Police Communications Dispatcher (Entry-level)
About The Position
The Fremont Police Department is recruiting for the position of Police Communications Dispatcher. This is an entry-level position. The recruitment process involves multiple steps including application submission, typing and skills tests, a Personal History Questionnaire, several interviews, a polygraph, background check, and conditional job offer dependent on medical and psychological evaluations. Applications will be reviewed starting August 21, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (PST), and interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as the recruitment may close without notice after this date. Only candidates with the best combination of qualifications will proceed in the selection process, and meeting minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate.
Requirements
- Attach a valid typing certificate with a minimum typing speed of 45 net words per minute, dated within the last 12 months, administered by a professional with proctor/agency contact information listed.
- For online typing tests, the certificate must indicate ID verification and virtual proctor monitoring.
- Attach a passing POST Entry-Level Dispatcher Selection Test Battery (POST Dispatcher Exam) with a minimum T-Score of 51 dated within the last 12 months.
- Alternatively, attach passing CritiCall exam scores dated within the last 12 months, including specific scores for Data Entry MT (Audio), Call Summarization 1 & 2, Cross Referencing (Audio), Memory Recall, Memory Recall-Numeric (Audio), Prioritization, Map Reading, Spelling, Sentence Clarity, Reading Comprehension, Overall Non Data Entry, and Overall Data Entry.
- Complete a Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ).
- Pass an Oral Board Interview.
- Pass a Management Panel Interview.
- Pass a Polygraph examination.
- Pass a Background investigation.
- Pass an Executive Panel Interview.
- Pass Medical and Psychological evaluations.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in data entry.
- Familiarity with emergency services.
- Knowledge of the Fremont area.
Responsibilities
- Receive and process emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
- Dispatch appropriate emergency and non-emergency personnel.
- Operate radio and telephone equipment.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records.
- Provide information and assistance to the public.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
