Job Description
Join the San Jose Police Department as a Police Dispatcher Trainee and launch your career in public safety! No prior experience required – we provide comprehensive paid training to develop your skills in emergency communications. This is your opportunity to become the critical lifeline connecting first responders and the community during critical moments. Work in a dynamic, mission-driven environment where your voice saves lives.
Responsibilities
- Answer emergency and non-emergency calls with professionalism and empathy
- Dispatch police units using CAD/RAD systems during critical incidents
- Maintain accurate radio communications with field personnel
- Enter and update data in law enforcement databases
- Coordinate multi-agency responses during emergencies
- Provide pre-arrival instructions to callers in crisis situations
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Clear, articulate communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to remain calm under extreme pressure
- Basic computer literacy and typing proficiency (35+ WPM)
- Must pass background investigation and polygraph examination
- Valid California driver's license
- U.S. citizenship or legal residency status