Dispatcher I
Salary
$33.27 - $46.82 Hourly
Location
1051 Junction Boulevard, Roseville
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Job Number
202600145
Department
Police
Division
POL Communications
Opening Date
06/08/2026
Closing Date
6/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit
Roseville Police Association
Description
ANSWER THE CALL
Join the Roseville Police Department in the role of Dispatcher I.
Tentative entry-level Dispatcher testing dates (could take up to 4 hours) - July 6th, 9th, and 13th
Dispatchers play a vital role in Public Safety, serving as the "first" of the first responders and a line of communication between the community and our public safety agencies.
As a dispatcher, you'll be cross-trained to handle law enforcement, fire and medical emergency calls, often providing life-saving instructions and sense of comfort and calm until additional resources arrive. You'll also provide non-emergency assistance, including dispatching animal control and assistance for water, sewer, electric utility and street maintenance.
If you are looking for a rewarding career serving the Roseville community, apply now.
Roseville offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for growth, and an engaging culture where innovation and collaboration thrive.
The list established from this recruitment may be utilized to fill future temporary part-time, limited term or regular, full-time vacancies in the City for the duration of the list he list.
The normal work schedule is 4 days per week, 10 hours per day, however employees must be able to work shift work, holidays, weekends, nights and mandatory overtime when required.
Applicants selected to participate in the Police Departments testing process will partake in the following:
Background Investigation: Candidates who have successfully completed all prior phases of the selection process will be subject to a thorough background investigation. The investigation is used to determine a candidates moral character and suitability for employment in law enforcement. The investigation shall include, but is not limited to, the following checks: criminal record, polygraph, driving history, credit history, military record, previous employer(s), and references.
Medical Examination: Prior to appointment, candidates must successfully complete a thorough medical examination, including a drug screen, to determine if they meet the Citys medical standards for the position of Dispatcher.
Psychological Evaluation: Prior to appointment, candidates will be evaluated for their suitability for employment as a Roseville Dispatcher.
The City of Roseville is committed to an inclusive and supportive workforce and workplace. We are engaged in understanding the backgrounds and perspectives of our colleagues and those we serve. Our organization is unified in this commitment, because we believe this produces the best results for our organization and community.
DEFINITION
To answer emergency and non-emergency calls for police, fire and other City services; to prioritize calls and dispatch police, fire, or other emergency units as appropriate; to perform related specialized record keeping; and to perform clerical work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry level class in the Dispatcher series. Positions in this class typically have little or no directly related work experience and work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks. The Dispatcher I class is distinguished from the II level by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the II level. Incumbents work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks, progressing to general supervision as procedures and processes of assigned area of responsibility are learned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives immediate supervision from a Communications Supervisor; may receive technical and/or functional supervision from Communications training officers, as appropriate.
Examples of Duties
For a detailed and complete job description, click HERE.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
AND
Training:
AND
License or Certificate
Some positions may need to possess a valid California driver's license as required by the position by date of appointment.
Must obtain California Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission (P.O.S.T.) Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Certificate within one year of appointment.
Must obtain National Academies of Emergency Dispatch (NAEMD) Emergency Medical Dispatch Certificate within one year of appointment.
Supplemental Information
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
All employment applications must be submitted online at the City of Roseville CAREER PAGES only.
Per City of Roseville practice, applicants are permitted to submit an employment application for a specific recruitment no more than once within any 90-day period.
Detailed information on the City of Roseville recruitment practices can be reviewed on the Frequently Asked Questions page.
The City of Roseville defines "accredited college or university" as an institution of higher learning and must be listed on the United States Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation.
Credits earned from colleges, universities, and institutions listed as accredited institutions on this website will be considered as part of the educational component of the minimum qualifications for a classification.
The following options apply to the evaluation of college degrees from countries outside the United States:
SELECTION PROCESS:
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination. The applicant's experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.
Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check, and depending on the position applied for, a pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol screening test, credit check, license and/or education verification, psychological examination, and/or an extensive Police Department background check process.
Some positions require the clearance of a comprehensive Police Department (PD) background check within 12 months of appointment. The City may appoint candidates to positions prior to clearing the extensive Police Department background check, and in those circumstances the candidate will be advised in advance that security access in the information technology systems will be limited to non-PD related systems until PD clearance is received, and if the candidate ultimately does not clear the PD background it will result in release from City service without appeal rights, in accordance with Personnel Rules 3.04.050.
THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS. MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
The City of Roseville offers competitive benefits packages to full-time employees. Regular part-time employees receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. For more information regarding the Citys benefits, visit our website here. Benefits currently include:
GENERAL BENEFITS:
A majority of the employee benefits are similar for all City employees. There are benefits that differ depending on which bargaining unit the job classification is assigned. Exact benefits information can be found by visiting the Benefits webpage and selecting the specific bargaining unit group.
TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Most benefits do not apply to the Citys temporary positions. Temporary employees that work 1,500 hours annually may elect medical insurance. Temporary employees contribute to a retirement plan depending on the status of total hours worked annually.
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Your responses to question 2-4, the applicants education, training and experience, will be scored using a pre-determined formula. Your responses to these questions must be consistent with your employment application information. This experience must also be described in the "Work Experience" section of this application. Responses to the supplemental questionnaire that are inconsistent from your "Work Experience" section in the application will not be scored. I understand and agree with the above instructions.
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Do you possess the equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree?
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Do you have any experience working in a Public Safety Dispatch Center?
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How many years of experience do you possess in public contact experience, either in person or over the telephone?
Required Question
Employer City of Roseville (CA)
Address 311 Vernon Street
Roseville, California, 95678
Phone 916-774-5475
Website http://www.roseville.ca.gov