Job Description
Join Long Beach's elite emergency response team as a Weekend Public Safety Dispatcher. This critical role ensures seamless coordination during high-impact weekend operations, directly contributing to public safety in our vibrant coastal community. Enjoy competitive benefits, structured career advancement, and the satisfaction of protecting residents during peak demand periods. Weekend shifts offer unique opportunities to develop specialized crisis management skills while maintaining work-life balance.
Responsibilities
- Manage 911 emergency calls and radio communications during weekend shifts
- Dispatch police, fire, and medical resources with precision and urgency
- Maintain detailed incident documentation using CAD/RMS systems
- Coordinate multi-agency responses during complex weekend events
- Provide crisis intervention support to callers in high-stress situations
- Conduct routine equipment checks and maintain operational readiness
- Participate in continuous training for emergency protocols
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred
- Minimum 1 year dispatch/emergency communications experience
- POST Public Safety Dispatcher certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
- Proficiency in CAD/RMS systems and multi-channel communication
- Valid California driver's license
- Ability to work rotating weekend shifts with 12-hour schedules
- Exceptional stress tolerance and decision-making under pressure
- Bilingual English/Spanish certification highly desirable