Police Communications Dispatcher Lateral (Continuous)

The Position

• This a continuous recruitment for experienced Police Dispatchers
• Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately

The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity inclusion and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the citys historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants to one of the most diverse cities in the nation we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting

meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establishan environment that embraces the richness of culture community and individualism of employees.

About the Oakland Police Department

Mission Statement

The Oakland Police Departments mission is to provide police service focused on public safety and the sanctity of life to hold ourselves accountable to a high standard of conduct efficiency and efficacy and to promote mutual respect between the Department and the Communities of Oakland.

Vision

We will work in partnership with our Community recognize the successes of our staff build a team of professionals who are trained and developed to provide top quality Service hold ourselves and each other accountable and continually seek to be the exemplar for 21st Century Constitutional Policing Community engagement and positive employee morale within the police profession.

Core Values

Are you an experienced Police Dispatcher The City of Oakland is accepting applications to join the Oakland Police Department Communications Division. Come and join a wonderful team of professionals dedicated to serving the citizens of Oakland. Continue your dispatch career with the City of Oakland !

During training working hours and days off vary. Dispatchers may work any of the three shifts in a 24-hour period; may be required to work a schedule with rotating days off; often work weekends holidays and overtime as required by emergencies or Departmental needs. This is a public contact position.

We are looking for someone who :

The sensitivity of the position calls for emotionally stable applicants. Applicants must have a satisfactory record as a law-abiding citizen. Final candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation a polygraph examination and a medical examination. Excessive alcohol usage drug abuse a poor work record or any falsification of employment information are grounds for disqualification from employment consideration.

What you will typically be responsible for :

A few reasons why you might love a career as a Police Communications Dispatcher :

A few challenges you may face as a Police Communications Dispatcher :

Competencies Required :

Read the complete job description at : Class specifications

Note : This is a continuous recruitment process; eligible candidates may remain on the eligible list for 2 years.

This recruitment is open to experienced Police Dispatchers .

Minimum Requirements for Application

Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications is acceptable.

Education : Equivalent to graduation from high school

Experience : Three (3) years of full-time of responsible work experience as a Dispatcher in a law enforcement environment. Applicants shall not have had a break in service as a Dispatcher in a law enforcement environment greater than three years (36-months) prior to application.

Other Requirements :

Bilingual Requirements : A select number of positions filled through this recruitment will require selective bilingual skills in one or more of the following languages : Cantonese Mandarin or Spanish. Please note identified bilingual skills will be tested prior to a final offer of employment. Candidates must pass the bilingual skills test to achieve placement on and / or remain on the bilingual skills eligible list. NOTE : Bilingual skills are not required for most positions.

Background Investigation Psychological and Medical Assessment :

Final candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation by the Oakland Police Department Backgrounds Unit which may include but is not limited to :

Unfavorable information revealed during the background investigation is grounds for rejection or discharge.

After a conditional job offer is made candidates will be assessed for compliance with Police Department medical and psychological standards. Any remaining background issues will be resolved during the post-offer phase. Character-related information discovered during the post-offer stage may be grounds for revocation of the conditional job offer and removal from hiring addition the City Physician will evaluate each candidate to determine their ability to meet the physical demands of the job. The medical exam includes a drug-screening test.

Supplemental Information

This is a Continuous Recruitment. Candidates are only eligible to apply once every three (3) months. Candidates that earn their place on the resulting eligible list may remain active on the eligible list for up to two (2) years.

The Selection Process

Application Filing : All applicants must apply online at and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date. Applicants who meet the minimum education and work experience qualifications will be placed on an unranked eligible list. All candidates who earn placement on the eligible list will be referred to the department for a department interview. ( Weighted 100% )

APPLICATION CUT-OFF DATES

Application review will be batched based on the submission date. Below are the application submission timeframes.

10 / 28 / 2025 - 12 / 1 / 2025

12 / 2 / 2026 - 1 / 5 / 2026

1 / 6 / 2026 - 2 / 9 / 2026

The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity.

Candidates that are placed on the eligible list will be sent a Personal History Statement (PHS) with submission deadlines and instructions. Please note additional names of successful candidates may be added to the eligible list periodically; candidates names will be merged onto the existing eligible list. Candidates who are active on the eligible list may not re-apply while their name is active on the eligible list.

The Recruitment Process :

The City of Oakland works with a Civil Service system. Applicants apply online and HR staff review their experience education and training listed on the application against the minimum qualifications listed for each position.

C andidates who pass each stage in the process will be placed on an eligible list. Some candidates may receive extra points for example if you are a Veteran with an honorable discharge or if you are a current City of Oakland resident. If youre applying to a restricted posting and you are eligible as a current City employee you may also receive additional points for your City service. Extra points are only applied to passing scores so if you do not pass every part of the testing process you cannot use extra points to pass.

Whats in it for you

Applicants are required to submit criminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment. If the requested information is not furnished in a timely manner applicants will not qualify for further consideration and will be removed from the eligible list.

The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process and date of examination as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

How to Apply

Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user of the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at : you do not have access to a computer there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also workstations at the Human Resources Management Department 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza 2nd Floor Oakland CA 94612. Workstations are available during regular business hours (normally 10 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 00 p.m.).

Our online application system is provided by GovernmentJobs. If you have problems while applying online please contact GovernmentJobs Live Applicant Support at between 6 : 00 AM and 5 : 00 PM Pacific Time Monday - Friday. You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours at for information; however we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system. For recruitment-specific questions please contact Sherry Chhom at ..

Key Skills

Typing,Data Entry,Customer Service,AS400,Transportation Management Systems,Computer Skills,Paratransit,Microsoft Outlook,Computer Literacy,Dispatching,Logistics,Phone Etiquette

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 107307 - 118705