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Entry Public Safety Telecommunication Trainee Dispatcher
- Mount Vernon, Washington
- Skagit 911
$31.20 per hour
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
Dispatcher I/II
- Woodland, California
- Yolo Emergency Communications Agency
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
Dispatcher - Entry Level
- Elk Grove, California
- CITY OF ELK GROVE, CA
$73,191.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
Public Safety Dispatcher II (Lateral)
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$118,955.20 - $152,734.40 Annually
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
Public Safety Dispatcher II
- Plano, Texas
- NORTH TEXAS TOLLWAY AUTHORITY
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
Public Safety Dispatcher I
- Plano, Texas
- NORTH TEXAS TOLLWAY AUTHORITY
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
Sheriff's Public Safety Dispatcher II
- Placerville, California
- County of El Dorado
$67,912.00 - $82,534.40 Annually
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
911 Communications Dispatcher I (Open and Promotional)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
$100,984.00 - $112,860.80 Annually
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Information Technology and Communication Services
911 Communications Dispatcher I/II (Extra Help / Limited Term)
- County of San Mateo, California
- County of San Mateo, CA
- Variable Shift
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Emergency Telecommunications Call Taker/Dispatcher Trainee
- Hartford, Connecticut
- CITY OF HARTFORD, CT
See Position Description
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Emergency Management
- Fire and EMS
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Public Safety Dispatcher
- San Ramon, California
- SAN RAMON VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
$135,999.57 - $174,924.57 Annually
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
Dispatcher
- Kansas City, Missouri
- City of Kansas City, MO
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
VIDEO PRODUCTION SPECIALIST / Emergency Appointment Fire
- Los Angeles, California
- LOS ANGELES COUNTY
$78,330.72 - $105,557.52 Annually
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Emergency Management
- Fire and EMS
PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER
- Inglewood, California
- CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CA
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
Public Safety Dispatcher (Entry)
- Fairfield, California
- Solano County, CA
$32.43 - $39.42 Hourly
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
WASTEWATER OPERATIONS DISPATCHER
- Riverside, California
- CITY OF RIVERSIDE, CA
$69,972.00 - $85,092.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
Sheriff's Dispatcher I
- Nevada City, California
- Nevada County, CA
$63,686.64 - $77,748.24 Annually
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
Sheriff's Public Safety Dispatcher I
- Placerville, California
- County of El Dorado
$61,110.40 - $74,276.80 Annually
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
Emergency Services Dispatcher III (Open Until Filled)
- 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California
- CITY OF FRESNO, CA
$76,632.00 - $92,052.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Emergency Management
Public Safety Dispatcher - Lateral
- Fairfield, California
- Solano County, CA
$86,696.68 - $105,380.37 Annually
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety

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Entry Public Safety Telecommunication Trainee Dispatcher
- Mount Vernon, Washington United States
- Skagit 911
- Aug 17, 2026
- $31.20 per hour - Full Time
Skagit 911

Founded in 1998, Skagit 911 has proudly served the residents and visitors of Skagit County for nearly 30 years. As our county's primary Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP), we answer emergency and non-emergency calls for law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services, ensuring help is sent quickly and accurately when it matters most. Today, Skagit 911 serves all of Skagit County by providing 24/7 emergency communications for thousands of calls each year. Our Public Safety Telecommunicators are the vital link between the public and first responders, helping coordinate emergency response, provide life-saving instructions, and support police officers, firefighters, and paramedics in the field. Skagit 911’s mission is to get the right resources to the right location with an uncompromising focus on community and responder safety. Our professional telecommunicators coordinate and dispatch public safety resources throughout Skagit County in response to both 911 emergencies and non-emergency communications. At Skagit 911, you'll become part of a dedicated team committed to making a difference every day. Whether you're beginning a new career or looking for meaningful work where every shift has purpose, you'll find the training, support, and opportunity to grow while serving your community when it needs you most.
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- $31.20 per hour
- Full Time
- Aug 17, 2026
Job Description
This is an entry-level position - no prior experience required!

Public Safety Telecommunicators at Skagit 911 are represented positions. The 2026 trainee wage is $31.20 per hour. After completing training, wages start at $32.14 per hour and progress up to $42.98 per hour with time and advancement within the organization.

Make a Difference. Save Lives. Be the Calm in the Chaos.

Skagit 911 is seeking dedicated and highly motivated individuals to join our team as Public Safety Telecommunicators (PST). This critical role serves as the vital link between community members in crisis and the emergency services that respond. As a first responder, you will help ensure the safety and well-being of the public and field responders through skilled communication, rapid decision-making, and unwavering professionalism.

New PST Trainees receive comprehensive on-the-job training over a period of 6 to 12 months, working under the close supervision of a certified Training Supervisor. During this time, PST Trainees follow a four 10-hour day schedule (four days on, three days off) as they progress through a structured training program. Upon successful completion and demonstration of core competencies, trainees are signed off to work independently and will be assigned to either a Law Enforcement or Fire/EMS dispatch specialty.

What You’ll Do

Answer emergency and non-emergency calls via phone and text, gathering vital details quickly and accurately.

Dispatch police or fire and medical, and other emergency services using a state-of-the-art Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system.

Provide life-saving instructions to callers before help arrives, including Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) protocols.

Monitor and coordinate multiple radio channels, updating responder status and ensuring smooth communication.

Support people in crisis — from distressed callers to individuals with disabilities or language barriers — with compassion and composure.

Coordinate resources and communications between agencies during complex or high-risk incidents.

Operate and monitor a variety of telecommunications and public safety equipment in a fast-paced, secure environment.

Who We're Looking For

Team player with integrity: You show respect to others, protect confidentiality, and adhere to policies and procedures.

Calm under pressure: You think clearly and act quickly in high-stress situations.

Technologically adaptable: You demonstrate the ability to expertly use computerized systems, learn new platforms quickly, and thrive in an environment of ongoing technical change.

Detail-oriented multitasker: You manage multiple conversations, prioritize tasks, and maintain focus with accuracy.

Excellent communicator: You listen attentively, speak clearly, and adapt your communication style for diverse callers.

Adaptable and committed: You are flexible with scheduling and available for overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years old.

No felony convictions.

No active criminal charges or warrants.

High school diploma or GED.

Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Must pass a law enforcement background investigation, polygraph screening, hearing test (with or without accommodation), drug test and other hiring criteria.

Schedule & Overtime

PST Trainees: Work a four 10-hour day schedule (four on, three off) during training - subject to change with notice.

Post-training schedule:

12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule:

Week 1 – Work 3 days, Off 4 days

Week 2 – Work 4 days, Off 3 days

Schedules are bid annually for the whole following year.

Shifts include weekends, holidays, days, nights, and overnights.

Mandatory overtime may be assigned, up to a maximum of 8 hours on a scheduled day off, to ensure 24/7 emergency coverage.

Apply here: https://skagit-911.breezy.hr/?source=CareersinGov

Job posting closes on 9/2 at 6am.
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Skagit 911

Founded in 1998, Skagit 911 has proudly served the residents and visitors of Skagit County for nearly 30 years. As our county's primary Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP), we answer emergency and non-emergency calls for law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services, ensuring help is sent quickly and accurately when it matters most.

Today, Skagit 911 serves all of Skagit County by providing 24/7 emergency communications for thousands of calls each year. Our Public Safety Telecommunicators are the vital link between the public and first responders, helping coordinate emergency response, provide life-saving instructions, and support police officers, firefighters, and paramedics in the field.

Skagit 911’s mission is to get the right resources to the right location with an uncompromising focus on community and responder safety. Our professional telecommunicators coordinate and dispatch public safety resources throughout Skagit County in response to both 911 emergencies and non-emergency communications.

At Skagit 911, you'll become part of a dedicated team committed to making a difference every day. Whether you're beginning a new career or looking for meaningful work where every shift has purpose, you'll find the training, support, and opportunity to grow while serving your community when it needs you most.
Skagit 911
- Mount Vernon, Washington, United States
- https://skagit911.us/
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