SJFD is Hiring 9-1-1 Dispatchers!

Whether you're just entering the workforce or considering a transition from your current job, a rewarding career in public safety may be exactly what you're looking for.

The San José Fire Department's Fire Communications Division is looking for highly motivated and compassionate people who want to be the first point of contact for those requiring fire or medical assistance. At Fire Communications, you'll have the opportunity to work with great people and make a real difference in your community.

Public Safety Radio Dispatcher Trainee (PSRD-T) is the entry-level training classification for a career in public safety dispatching within the City of San José. As a PSRD-T, you are provided with in-house training, both in the classroom and in the Communications Center, to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to become a Public Safety Radio Dispatcher.

DISPATCHER SALARY & BENEFITS

• Base salary for the trainee classification is *$93,895.62.
  • *This includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing, non-pensionable compensation pay and a (3.75%) Public Safety Radio Dispatcher Certification Pay.
• Shift differential and bilingual payment differential
• Tuition reimbursement
• $500 uniform allowance
• Medical, dental and vision plans
• City of San José retirement

The application deadline for this recruitment is Feb. 20, 2024. For more information, visit www.SJFD911.org. Apply online at bit.ly/2024SJFD_PSRDT.