NOTE: DEM is not currently hiring 9-1-1 dispatchers. Please check back later.
Start an exciting career in a fast-paced environment where you work with police, fire, and emergency medical personnel every day to protect the lives of people who live, visit, and work in San Francisco.
Earn an annual base salary between $63,180 and $76,778. New hire bonus, retirement benefits, medical and dental insurance, floating holidays, tuition reimbursement, and premium pay are available.
Essential Job Requirements:
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively in a fast-paced, high stress environment
- Ability to type on a computer keyboard for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to maintain a high level of sustained manual dexterity: dispatchers utilize a multi-screen computer system, touch screens, keyboard, mouse, two-way radio, phone system, headset, and foot pedals while processing calls
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
- Ability to understand and comply with public safety policies and procedures for the Department of Emergency Management, Police, Fire, EMS and other emergency service providers
- Ability to identify area geography and recognize circumstances that pose hazards to public safety field units and the public
- Ability to report and mobilize as necessary
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Minimum Qualifications: (Candidates must possess ALL of the following qualifications in order to be considered)
- Two (2) years of verifiable, paid work experience in a public contact position
- Possession of a High School Diploma, GED or CA High School Proficiency Certification
- Ability to type 40 words per minute
- No felony convictions
- Ability to complete a comprehensive background investigation
- Ability to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime
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How To Apply
DEM is not currently hiring dispatchers. In the future, applications will be available on-line at www.jobaps.com/sf, under the title "8238 Public Safety Communications Dispatcher" and application number PCS-8238-008238.
DEM Job Hotline: (415) 558-3850
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