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Public Safety Communications Dispatcher

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United States , San Francisco

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113516.00 - 144872.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

Under general supervision, a Public Safety Communications Dispatcher (“Dispatcher”) receives incoming emergency (911) and non-emergency telephone calls from the public and public safety agencies. This position dispatches police, fire, and emergency medical services (EMS) field units to respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service over a 2-way radio system utilizing a computer-aided dispatch system. The Department of Emergency Management’s (DEM) Division of Emergency Communications operates 24/7/365. Dispatchers may be assigned to work various schedules including day, swing, and night shift, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Dispatchers work 8 or 10-hour shifts (or longer) and must be willing and able to respond, report, and mobilize as necessary. Working Conditions: Dispatchers work in a fast-paced, highly stressful, and confined environment.

Job Responsibility:

  • Receives incoming emergency (911) and non-emergency telephone calls from the public and public safety agencies
  • Dispatches police, fire, and emergency medical services (EMS) field units to respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service over a 2-way radio system utilizing a computer-aided dispatch system
  • Receives emergency and non-emergency calls and efficiently gathers, evaluates, prioritizes, and documents information from callers
  • Evaluates incoming reports of police, fire, and medical emergencies
  • immediately transmits complete and accurate information to appropriate field personnel
  • Monitors, coordinates, and accurately maintains the status of incidents and records of dispatched emergency service personnel and apparatus

Requirements:

  • Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination)
  • Two (2) years of experience in a public contact position providing information and/or a service, or in a position where the primary responsibility is interacting with people
  • Completion of thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units of coursework from an accredited college or university may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience
  • Ability to type at a speed of 40 words per minute (WPM) (net)
  • Must be willing and able to work various schedules including day, swing, and night shift, weekends, holidays, and overtime
  • Must be willing and able to respond, report, and mobilize as necessary

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 19, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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