Emergency Dispatcher jobs in Hayward, CA

Emergency Dispatcher is responsible for responding to calls for emergency and non-emergency assistance and dispatching law enforcement, fire fighting, or rescue units. Transmits and receives coded and conventional messages. Being an Emergency Dispatcher differentiates between routine, priority, and emergency messages, and initiates or follows through on responses as required. Communicates details of situation and location. Additionally, Emergency Dispatcher enters unit response details into a database. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Emergency Dispatcher works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be an Emergency Dispatcher typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Emergency Services Dispatcher I
  • Alameda County Sheriff's Office - Recruiting Unit
  • San Leandro, CA FULL_TIME
  • Under close supervision, to receive training in public safety, emergency compliant taking and radio dispatching methods and techniques; to dispatch personnel and equipment for one or more public safety operations, including Sheriff's Patrol, Fire, Medical, Animal Control Services and Local Government; and to perform related work as required.

    This is an entry-level classification in the Dispatcher series which is flexibly staffed to the class of Emergency Services Dispatcher II. Emergency Services Dispatchers I work in the Sheriff's Office Emergency Services Dispatch Center and receive on-the-job training. After satisfactory completion of the training period, employees are expected to qualify for appointment to the next higher class of Emergency Services Dispatcher II.

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    To apply for this job on the Alameda County website, please visit
     
    This is a continuous filing exam with filing deadlines on the first Tuesday of each month at 5:00 PM.  

    The upcoming filing deadlines are as follows:
    • Tuesday, February 6, 2024
    • Tuesday, April 2, 2024
    • Tuesday, June 4, 2024
    • Tuesday, August 6, 2024

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    Education:
    Possession of an M.D. or D.O. degree conferred by an accredited medical school.

    AND

    Either I

    Experience:
    The equivalent of six months of experience in the class of Clerk II or an equivalent or higher level class in the Alameda County classified service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney’s Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts.) (Experience must have included public contact.)

    Or II
    Experience:
    The equivalent of six months of general clerical experience that involved public contact and completion of a public safety dispatch training course from an accredited school.

    Or III
    The equivalent of six months of general dispatching experience (such as ambulance, service vehicles, etc.).

    Or IV
    The equivalent of one year of general clerical experience that involved public contact.

    Special Requirements:

    • Hearing must be normal in each ear.
    • Ability to type 40 words per minute.
    • A thorough background investigation will be made of all prospective candidates including a psychological exam.

    NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

    KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
    Knowledge of:
    The highways, main streets, major buildings, and geography of Alameda County.
    Simple record keeping.

    Ability to:
    • Read, write, and alphabetize.
    • Follow written and oral instructions.
    • Retain oral information.
    • Learn the operation of two-way radio and telephone communications equipment.
    • Speak clearly and concisely in a well-modulated voice.
    • Learn to dispatch public safety equipment effectively.
    • Deal tactfully with the public.
    • React with sound judgment under stress and emergencies while doing several tasks simultaneously.
    • Learn statutes, rules, and regulations applicable to communications.
    • Learn to operate electronic data terminals.
    • Listen and clarify incoming calls to extract pertinent information.
    • Write detailed reports.
    • Condense a message into a clear written passage.

    Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging healthcare options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discounts, and fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well-being.

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
    Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment based on, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.
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Emergency Services Dispatcher I
  • County of Alameda - Sheriff's Office
  • Oakland, CA OTHER
  • IntroductionTHIS IS A NEW CONTINUOUS EXAMINATION.� The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended.�� This is a ...
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Dispatcher
  • Select Staffing
  • Oakland, CA FULL_TIME
  • Dispatcher Urgently Hiring Advance Your Career! Looking for your next career move? Don’t miss the opportunity to work for a company that truly cares about you and your success . We are currently looki...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Dispatcher
  • ARS-Rescue Rooter
  • Hayward, CA FULL_TIME
  • Company NameARS-Rescue Rooter Overview Rescue Rooter is a national leader providing plumbing products and services to our residential and commercial customers. We currently have an excellent opportuni...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Dispatcher
  • Central Transport
  • Hayward, CA FULL_TIME
  • Central Transport LLC is one of the nation’s most reliable and technologically advanced LTL (Less-than-Truckload) carriers to date. We are privately owned and have been servicing manufacturing & retai...
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Dispatcher
  • OLS
  • Hayward, CA FULL_TIME
  • Under general supervision, the dispatcher is responsible for performing a variety of tasks and serving at the point of contact for drivers and other MSI personnel in regards to delivery information Mo...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Junior Engineer - Student Assistant (Oakland, CA)
  • University Enterprises, Inc.
  • Oakland, CA
  • Description The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking to hire a student assistant (SA) to partic...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Communications (Operations) Supervisor
  • City of Hayward, CA
  • Hayward, CA
  • Salary : $101,587.20 - $123,552.00 Annually Location : Hayward, CA Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: C645-2024-03 Departme...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Data Center Electrican Lead
  • Cyxtera Technologies
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • Lead Data Center Facilities Electrical Summary The Cyxtera Data Center Facilities Lead is accountable for planning, main...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Manager-On-Duty (Airport Operations Supervisor I/II/III) - Airport
  • City of San Jose, CA
  • San Jose, CA
  • The City of San Jos, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top ten ci...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Store Manager
  • Ross
  • San Jose, CA
  • GENERAL PURPOSE: Responsible for the management and supervision of all areas assigned by the Store Manager and follows p...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Hand & Wrist Sales Representative- San Francisco, CA
  • Stryker
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Work Flexibility: Field-based Who we want Hard-working winners. Confident, competitive and results-oriented salespeople ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Public Safety Dispatcher - Lateral
  • City of Livermore, CA
  • Livermore, CA
  • Salary: $6,865.57 - $8,303.48 Monthly Location : Livermore, CA Job Type: Full time Job Number: 24-235-01L Department: Po...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Data Center Electrican Lead
  • Cyxtera Technologies
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • Lead Data Center Facilities Electrical Summary The Cyxtera Data Center Facilities Lead is accountable for planning, main...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Hayward (/ˈheɪwərd/; formerly Haywards, Haywards Station, and Haywood) is a city located in Alameda County, California in the East Bay subregion of the San Francisco Bay Area. With a 2014 population of 149,392, Hayward is the sixth largest city in the Bay Area and the third largest in Alameda County. Hayward was ranked as the 37th most populous municipality in California. It is included in the San Francisco–Oakland–Fremont Metropolitan Statistical Area by the US Census. It is located primarily between Castro Valley and Union City, and lies at the eastern terminus of the San Mateo–Hayward Bridg...
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Income Estimation for Emergency Dispatcher jobs
$46,912 to $59,734
Hayward, California area prices
were up 4.5% from a year ago

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