PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER

Public Safety DispatcherThe City of Torrance is recruiting for Public Safety Dispatchers to be part of the Torrance Police Department Team! WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION. NEW HIRE PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER INCENTIVE PAY RECEIVE A SIGNING BONUS OF $10,000 DOLLARS!!! NEW HIRE PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER LATERAL INCENTIVE PAY RECEIVE A SIGNING BONUS OF $15,000 DOLLARS!!! RECEIVE UP TO ADDITIONAL $25,000 FOR SPECIALIZED DETAIL For more information go to: The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the City of Torrance today. The Torrance Police Department has been proudly serving the community of Torrance for over 100 years, and currently employs 227 sworn police officers and 128 civilian staff. The Torrance Police Department Public Safety Dispatchers serve as the primary link between the public, and the Police and Fire personnel. The Division The City of Torrance operates a Public Safety Communication Center under the Support Services Division, and is responsible for providing communications services to the Police and Fire Departments, including answering 911 and non-emergency telephone calls, dispatching public safety resources, and providing emergency medical dispatch services and 911 education to the public. The Communication Center is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment in order to provide the highest level of public safety service to the Torrance community. Our Public Safety Dispatchers are an essential component to our overall mission of serving the citizens of our community. Dispatchers operate communication systems utilizing radio, telephone and computer equipment to receive emergency and non-emergency calls requesting Police and Fire services. They make critical decisions during urgent incidents in order to provide First Responders with real-time information to help them solve a variety of situations. For a detailed job description, click here. Public Safety Dispatchers currently work three 12-hour shifts per week. Work shifts may be extended as needed. You must be available to work rotating shifts, including day, evening, graveyard, weekends and holidays.