Job Description
Join Oakland's elite emergency response team as a Night Shift Public Safety Dispatcher. Protect our community during critical overnight hours when your quick thinking saves lives. Operate cutting-edge communication systems to dispatch police, fire, and medical services while maintaining calm under pressure. This vital government role offers competitive benefits, career advancement, and the profound satisfaction of serving Oakland residents when they need it most.
Responsibilities
- Dispatch emergency services (police, fire, EMS) during night shifts with precision and urgency
- Maintain accurate incident logs and communication records in compliance with state protocols
- Operate multi-channel radio systems and computer-aided dispatch (CAD) software
- Provide critical information to first responders and coordinate multi-agency responses
- Remain vigilant for suspicious activities and escalate threats to supervisory staff
- Train on new emergency procedures and technological systems
- Support community outreach initiatives during off-peak hours
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED; college degree preferred
- Minimum 1 year dispatch/emergency services experience
- Valid California POST Public Safety Dispatcher certification
- Ability to pass background check, polygraph, and psychological evaluation
- Exceptional communication skills and decision-making under duress
- Proficient with CAD systems and Microsoft Office Suite
- Willingness to work rotating night shifts, weekends, and holidays
- Knowledge of Oakland geography and cultural diversity