Dispatcher I

Dispatcher I Position

The City of San Diego is offering a Dispatcher I position with a salary range of $63,398.40 to $76,440.00 annually. This position is located in San Diego, CA and the job type varies by position. The requisition ID is AG-T11936-202506 and the position is open for continuous applications.

Dispatcher I positions receive incoming telephone calls and evaluate requests for Police, Fire-Rescue, Environmental, and Transportation services. Multi-tasking skills and the ability to make quick decisions are essential to be a successful dispatcher. For positions in the Police Department, selected candidates will undergo a comprehensive character and background investigation, including a polygraph examination and fingerprint check prior to hire. Felony convictions, domestic violence convictions, or use of any illegal drugs may be disqualifying.

Minimum requirements include being a United States citizen or having the current legal right to work in the United States, and meeting one of the following education options: graduation from high school, passage of the General Education Development (G.E.D.) test, passage of the California High School Proficiency Examination (C.H.S.P.E.), or possession of a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from a college or university. Highly desirable is the ability to communicate and understand any of the following languages: Spanish, Korean, Arabic, Farsi, Somali, Chinese, Indochinese, or Tagalog.

The screening process includes an application review and a performance test, which is a computer-based work simulation test that measures the general aptitudes needed to be a Dispatcher. Applicants must pass all 14 test modules to successfully complete the performance test and be placed on the eligible list.

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