• No experience needed


• Starting pay is currently $22.10 per hour and increases to $26.63 after approximately one year on the job.


• Candidates must be 18 years of age and have effective oral and written communication skills in English. All candidates must pass the CritiCall performance exam as administered by the County of San Diego. Every public safety dispatcher candidate shall be legally eligible for employment in the United States.


• Dispatchers work rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends to staff the Communications Center 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Dispatchers work 8 or 10 hour shifts and have 2 or 3 consecutive days off per week.

• Health, Dental, & Vision Plans


• Life Insurance (up to 3 times yearly salary)


• Retirement plans (San Diego County Employees Retirement Association, 401a & 457).


• Sick Leave: 104 hours per year


• Holidays: 13 days per year


• Vacation: 2 weeks each year after one year of employment, 3 weeks each year after 5 years of employment, and 4 weeks each year after 15 years of employment


• Overtime: Paid at time and a half


• Premium for bilingual employees


• Additional $0.55 per hour while working nights

• At least 18 years of age


• No felony convictions (Misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying depending on the number, recency, and severity)


• Pass a work-simulated computer-based performance test (CritiCall)


• Be willing to work night shifts, holidays, and weekends (24-hour facility)


• Effective oral and written communication skills in English

• Application and Questionnaire


• CritiCall Examination. For more information on CritiCall, CLICK HERE


• Preliminary Background Check


• Interview


• Complete Background Investigation


• Computer Voice Stress Analysis


• Psychological Examination


• Medical Examination

*Hiring process average time 4-6 months

To apply, click here.