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Public Safety Dispatcher - Lateral
- Laguna Beach, California
- CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CA
$75,390.00 - $105,893.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
Public Safety Dispatcher
- Kingman, Arizona
- MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ
$45,656.00 - $69,076.80 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
Public Safety System Specialist
- Bend, Oregon
- Deschutes County
$7,746.15 - $10,380.61 Monthly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Public Safety Dispatcher - Lateral
- Livermore, California
- City of LIvermore
$96,606.90 - $117,426.29 Annually
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
Public Safety Dispatcher - Entry Level
- Livermore, California
- City of LIvermore
$96,606.90 - $117,426.29 Annually
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER
- Marysville, California
- YUBA COUNTY, CA
$60,636.00 - $66,708.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
PUBLIC SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIALIST
- Buckeye, Arizona
- City of Buckeye, AZ
$70,657.60 - $105,996.80 Annually
- Full Time
- Human and Social Services
- Public Safety
911 PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATOR II
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$22.22 Hourly
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
- Public Safety
Public Safety Dispatcher II (LATERAL ONLY)
- Riverside, California
- CITY OF RIVERSIDE, CA
$74,844.00 - $90,972.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
Public Safety Dispatcher II (Sheriff, Fire & Medical Dispatch)
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$37.99-$47.44 Hourly / $6,584.93-$8,222.93 Monthly / $79,019.20-$98,675.20 Yearly
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Fire and EMS
- Public Health
- Public Safety
Lateral Public Safety Dispatcher (911 Operator)
- 501 Poli Street, Ventura, California
- CITY OF VENTURA, CA
$36.90 - 44.85 Hourly
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
Part-Time Parking Officer - Public Safety
- San Luis Obispo, California
- California Polytechnic State University
- Public Safety
- Transportation or Transit
Public Safety Dispatcher
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
$78,366.00 - $96,708.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
University Executive Director of Public Safety
- New York, New York
- CUNY Central Office
- Full Time
- Building and Safety
- Public Safety
PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER
- 14717 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, CA 90260, Lawndale, California
- CITY OF LAWNDALE
$5,402.00
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Lateral Public Safety Dispatcher
- Camarillo, California
- County of Ventura
$76,865.15 - $107,610.22 Annually
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
Public Safety Officer In Training
- Sunnyvale, California
- CITY OF SUNNYVALE, CA
$142,327.00 - $164,761.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Public Safety
Temporary Public Safety Cadet
- Sunnyvale, California
- CITY OF SUNNYVALE, CA
$19.50 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
- Other
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

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Public Safety Dispatcher - Lateral
- Laguna Beach, California United States
- CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CA
- Jun 23, 2026
- $75,390.00 - $105,893.00 Annually - Full Time
CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CA

The City of Laguna Beach was founded on June 29, 1927, and is a small town of picturesque beaches, hiking trails, a walkable downtown, and summer art festivals. Located in southwest Orange County, Laguna Beach occupies 8.84 square miles, has a population of approximately 23,000 and welcomes six million visitors each year. The City provides a full range of services, including recreational activities, cultural arts events, public works services, transit operations, community development, administrative services, and police, fire, and marine safety protection. Laguna Beach operates under a council-manager form of government. Policymaking and legislative authority are vested in a five-person City Council. The City Manager carries out the policies and ordinances of the City Council, oversees the day-to-day operations of the City, and appoints department heads.
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- $75,390.00 - $105,893.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Jun 23, 2026
Job Description
Description

The City of Laguna Beach Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Public Safety Dispatcher - Lateral (Full-Time). This recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancies and establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.

The Position: Under the general supervision of a Police Sergeant, dispatches public safety equipment and personnel (Police, Fire and Marine Safety) in response to requests for service using telephone, computer, and radio communications systems. Responds to emergency calls for public safety service(s) requiring independent judgment as to a course of action where unprecedented situations may arise; performs a variety of general support duties related to communication activities including recordkeeping, typing, monitoring alarm systems and teletype communications; performs related duties as assigned.

Reports to/Supervises: Reports to the Support Services Supervisor and in his or her absence reports to the shift Watch Commander. In the Chain of Command structure, the Public Safety Dispatcher ultimately report to the Support Services Division Commander (Captain or Lieutenant), excluding issues where the chain of command might be circumvented.

Required Competencies:
Handling Stress
Decision Making
Listening
Oral Communication
Attention to Detail
Integrity and Ethics
Analyzing & Interpreting Data
Critical Thinking
Using Technology
Adaptability
Self-Management
Legal & Regulatory Navigation
Handling Conflict
Teamwork

Selection Process: All interested applicants must submit a completed online city application. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. The selection process will include a Structured Panel Interview. Those recommended for further evaluation will undergo a department interview with City staff. Based on the Department's needs, the selection process listed may be modified. Candidates will be notified via e-mail of any changes in the selection process.

Please note that Lateral applicants working for non-P.O.S.T. agencies may be required to undergo the P.O.S.T. written exam unless the candidate is able to submit proof of successful completion of the Public Safety's 120 Hour Basic Course or passing the POST Basic Dispatcher Equivalency Examination (Commission Procedure F-5).

Pre-Placement Process : All prospective candidates must successfully pass a background security investigation, polygraph examination, pre-employment physical examination including a drug test, and a psychological examination.

Examples of Duties

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Receives, screens and transmits public safety calls via telephone and radio communications systems
Dispatches public safety personnel and equipment (Police, Fire and Marine Safety) in response to requests for service
Performs intensive data inputting of information received via computer keyboard
Types departmental reports and initiates forms related to the operation and procedures of the Records Division
Completes reports and complaints for court prosecution
May make personal searches of prisoners
Initiates and sends messages and requests for information on law enforcement computer systems
Employee has considerable contact over the radio and telephone with public safety employees in the field and the general public, frequently in emotionally stressful situations
Works evening, weekend and holiday shifts as assigned

Qualifications

Any combination demonstrating the ability to effectively and successfully perform the duties of the position is considered qualifying. A typical combination is as follows:

Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Experience: Two (2) years of public safety dispatching experience, including the successful completion of probation as a public safety dispatcher. Experience must be recent and have occurred within the last two (2) years.

License/Certificate Requirements: Possession of a POST Basic Public Safety Dispatcher Certification is desirable.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of:
Office procedures and methods

Ability to:
Keep basic records and type on a computer
Work shifts, including evenings/nights and weekends (minimum of 48 hours a month)
Learn the rules of the Federal Communications Commission regarding radio transmissions
Work under stressful situations and exercise good judgment in emergencies
Accurately record and retain data given verbally

Skills:
Possess a clear speaking voice and an excellent memory
Capable of making rapid and appropriate decisions
Constant alertness and attention to detail when dealing with the public and dispatching personnel and equipment

Laguna Beach: With seven miles of City beaches and towering hills with captivating Pacific views, Laguna Beach residents enjoy some of the most stunning landscapes in Southern California. The City of Laguna Beach hosts millions of visitors to its world-famous arts festivals and beautiful beaches. Services provided to its resident population of approximately 23,000 include police, fire, marine safety, recreation, parks, public works, community development, parking, transit and animal control.

The Department: The Police Department is organized into two divisions (Support Services, and Investigative and Field Services), and provides general law enforcement services, including animal control.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Laguna Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation. EEO/ADA.

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CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CA

The City of Laguna Beach was founded on June 29, 1927, and is a small town of picturesque beaches, hiking trails, a walkable downtown, and summer art festivals. Located in southwest Orange County, Laguna Beach occupies 8.84 square miles, has a population of approximately 23,000 and welcomes six million visitors each year.

The City provides a full range of services, including recreational activities, cultural arts events, public works services, transit operations, community development, administrative services, and police, fire, and marine safety protection. Laguna Beach operates under a council-manager form of government. Policymaking and legislative authority are vested in a five-person City Council. The City Manager carries out the policies and ordinances of the City Council, oversees the day-to-day operations of the City, and appoints department heads.
CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, CA
- Laguna Beach, California, United States
- https://www.lagunabeachcity.net/government/departments/human-resources
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