Public Safety Dispatcher

San Gabriel, CA
San Gabriel Police Department

Salary: $61,416.00 – $74,652.00 Annually

Closing Date: 5/25/2025

Position Summary:

The San Gabriel Police Department is recruiting for Public Safety Dispatcher. Public Safety Dispatcher is an important part of the City’s public safety response system. This position provides an exceptional opportunity for the ideal candidate to develop a career in public safety with our historic “City with a Mission.” A career with the City of San Gabriel offers excellent pay and benefits, outstanding training and career development opportunities, and a great location for living and working in Southern California.

Essential Functions:

  • Under general supervision of the assigned unit supervisor, the Police Dispatcher works 12-hour shifts for a total of 80 hours every two weeks.
  • Incumbents of this position must be able to: maintain contact with all units on assignment; maintain status and location of field units; receive and enter 911 calls for service in the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system;
  • Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; understand and follow oral and written directions as provided; create and edit a variety of documents;
  • Receive incoming telephone, teletype, and radio calls; operate standard office equipment; gather, analyze, and evaluate facts to reach sound conclusions; act quickly and calmly in emergencies;
  • Correctly interpret and explain applicable laws, codes, and regulations; and perform other duties as required.
  • Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and graveyard shifts.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Two years (2) of increasingly responsible clerical, administrative, record keeping, and/or customer service experience.
  • Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License and ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record while employed with the city.
  • Previous dispatching experience is highly desirable.
  • Experience working in local government is desirable.
  • Must be able to attain a POST Dispatcher Certificate within one year of appointment.
  • Certification from an accredited business school, adult school, or employment agency verifying a minimum typing speed of 40 WPM.