Job Description
Join Oakland's elite emergency response team as a Public Safety Dispatcher. This urgent hiring initiative seeks dedicated professionals to coordinate life-saving operations during critical incidents. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, competitive salary, and the opportunity to serve one of America's most dynamic communities. Immediate openings available!
Responsibilities
- Process 911 calls and dispatch police/fire/EMS resources
- Maintain radio communications with field units
- Operate CAD systems and emergency databases
- Provide crisis intervention to callers
- Coordinate multi-agency emergency responses
- Document incidents with precise detail
- Train new dispatch personnel
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1+ years emergency communications experience
- Valid California POST Public Safety Dispatcher Certificate
- Typing speed: 40+ WPM
- Ability to work rotating 24/7 shifts
- Pass background check and polygraph examination
- Fluency in English/Spanish bilingual preferred
- CPR/First Aid certification