Job Description
Join Sacramento's elite Public Safety Communications team as a Police Dispatcher Trainee! We're offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates ready to serve our community. This accelerated 6-month training program combines classroom instruction with hands-on experience in emergency call handling, radio dispatch, and crisis intervention. Perfect career launchpad for aspiring public safety professionals with growth potential to senior dispatcher roles. Comprehensive benefits package included.
Responsibilities
- Process emergency/non-emergency calls with speed and accuracy
- Operate CAD/RMS systems and radio communications equipment
- Provide crisis intervention and multi-lingual support
- Coordinate field units during critical incidents
- Maintain detailed call logs and incident documentation
- Train on advanced protocols (FEMA/NIMS compliance)
- Participate in 24/7 rotating shift schedule
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Minimum 50 WPM typing certification
- Clear background check (no felony convictions)
- Valid California driver's license
- Ability to pass psychological evaluation
- Experience in customer service or call centers preferred
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates strongly encouraged
- Must pass pre-employment physical exam