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What to know
Work at San Francisco's 911 Dispatch Center
Join the 911 dispatcher team and work in a fast-paced, exciting environment. Dispatchers work with first responders to protect the lives of residents and visitors to San Francisco. 911 dispatchers are well-compensated and offered excellent benefits. Salary starts at $109,616 per year! Apply by clicking below to begin your journey as a 911 dispatcher!
Application deadline
On-going. Applications are reviewed on an on-going basis. Apply today before the recruitment period ends!
What to do
Must Have: a minimum 18 years of age, a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, pass a background check, pass a dispatch aptitude test (Ability to type 40 words per minute), and availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Work hours
- You will be required to work multiple shifts, including nights and weekends.
- You will be required to work holidays after training is completed.
- Work hours are determined by seniority.
- May be required to work voluntary and mandatory overtime.
What happens after I apply
- You will receive a link to complete a computer exam.
- You will need to complete this at-home exam within a week of receiving the link.
- Make sure you read the emailed instructions carefully.
- In-person accommodation is available for this step.
Please see Exam Preparation below to prepare for the exam and interview process.
- If you pass the exam, you will be asked to fill out a personal history statement, and submit supplemental documents prior to starting the background investigation.
- Please read the job description for further details.
- We encourage all applicants to start gathering documentation as early as possible.
- Click here to view the personal history statement
- You will be required to take a polygraph test.
- Upon passing the polygraph, you will be guided to start a background investigation.
- You will then be asked to participate in an oral interview to assess job-related fitness.
- You will need to take a psychological test, as well as a medical exam.
Please bear in mind the entire recruitment process can take anywhere from 6 - 9 months
Exam Preparation
Candidates are strongly encouraged to review the following resources thoroughly:
Training to work at 911
- In-person classroom training
- On the job training with live calls
- On the job training listening and talking on a public safety radio
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What to know
Work at San Francisco's 911 Dispatch Center
Join the 911 dispatcher team and work in a fast-paced, exciting environment. Dispatchers work with first responders to protect the lives of residents and visitors to San Francisco. 911 dispatchers are well-compensated and offered excellent benefits. Salary starts at $109,616 per year! Apply by clicking below to begin your journey as a 911 dispatcher!
Application deadline
On-going. Applications are reviewed on an on-going basis. Apply today before the recruitment period ends!
What to do
Must Have: a minimum 18 years of age, a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, pass a background check, pass a dispatch aptitude test (Ability to type 40 words per minute), and availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Work hours
- You will be required to work multiple shifts, including nights and weekends.
- You will be required to work holidays after training is completed.
- Work hours are determined by seniority.
- May be required to work voluntary and mandatory overtime.
What happens after I apply
- You will receive a link to complete a computer exam.
- You will need to complete this at-home exam within a week of receiving the link.
- Make sure you read the emailed instructions carefully.
- In-person accommodation is available for this step.
Please see Exam Preparation below to prepare for the exam and interview process.
- If you pass the exam, you will be asked to fill out a personal history statement, and submit supplemental documents prior to starting the background investigation.
- Please read the job description for further details.
- We encourage all applicants to start gathering documentation as early as possible.
- Click here to view the personal history statement
- You will be required to take a polygraph test.
- Upon passing the polygraph, you will be guided to start a background investigation.
- You will then be asked to participate in an oral interview to assess job-related fitness.
- You will need to take a psychological test, as well as a medical exam.
Please bear in mind the entire recruitment process can take anywhere from 6 - 9 months
Exam Preparation
Candidates are strongly encouraged to review the following resources thoroughly:
Training to work at 911
- In-person classroom training
- On the job training with live calls
- On the job training listening and talking on a public safety radio