Lateral Police Dispatcher

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This position is represented by the BART Police Officers Association (BPOA).
$46.399/ Hourly (Step
1) - $50.292/ Hourly (Step
3)

Note:

External candidates will start at step 1.

All current BART employees and qualified individuals who are not yet BART employees.

Police Communications Manager

As assigned. Must be willing to work various shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

BART Police Department is a progressive agency and has been on the forefront – and in some cases the model approach to training in the areas of fair and impartial policing, bias-based policing, crisis intervention, cultural competence training, and de-escalation training. The mission of the BART Police Department is to ensure a safe environment within our transit system, reduce crime through a highly visible police presence, and proactive enforcement of the law, and to promote public confidence by working in partnership with our stakeholders and the communities we serve.

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) Police Department is seeking experienced, highly skilled, calm-under-pressure, and service-oriented individuals to join our team as Police Dispatchers. Working in a fast-paced, 24/7 public safety communications center, the incumbent will receive and prioritize incoming 911 emergency and non-emergency telephone calls and operate radio systems to dispatch patrol units and other police personnel to crime scenes, service calls, and transit-system emergencies.

Dispatchers ensure accurate and timely information flow, maintain situational awareness, and support officers responding to a broad range of incidents, including safety hazards, quality-of-life concerns, medical emergencies, and criminal activity affecting BART’s stations, trains, and facilities. The most qualified candidates for this position will have highly developed competencies in the following areas, which will be reinforced with related work experience and will be clearly articulated during the selection process:

• Strong Communication Skills – Ability to clearly and effectively communicate under pressure, both verbally and in writing, to relay information to officers, the public, and other agencies.
• Decision-Making and Problem-Solving – Quick-thinking and sound judgment in fast-paced, high-stress situations to prioritize and dispatch resources appropriately.
• Multitasking Ability – Capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously, such as answering calls, operating radio systems, and inputting data into computers, while maintaining accuracy.
• Technical Proficiency – Skilled in operating dispatch software, radio systems, and law enforcement databases; familiarity with emergency communication systems is essential.
• Attention to Detail – Ability to accurately process and document critical information, ensuring nothing is missed during high-stress situations.
• Calmness Under Pressure – Ability to stay composed in emergencies, managing stress while maintaining control of the situation.

This position is represented by BART Police Officers Association (BPOA). All applicants must apply online t.gov/jobs. Applications must be completed in full and include all requested information, including dates of employment, positions held, hours worked, and a detailed description of duties performed. Applicants may attach a resume to provide supplemental information; however, the resume does not substitute for completing the application form in its entirety.

Only information included in the application at the time of submission will be used to determine whether applicants…