Public Safety Dispatcher II (Lateral) - **$20,000 Recruitment Incentive**
City of Vacaville
·Jun 4, 2026
- Salary
- $88k – $107k/yr
- Location
- Vacaville, CA, CA, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
The City of Vacaville - A beautiful place to live, a great place to work!
With over 600 employees, the City of Vacaville is proud to serve a vibrant, growing community. We offer a supportive and engaging workplace with employee social and wellness events, casual dress days, flexible work schedules, every other Friday off, and outstanding pay and benefits.
Join us and help shape the future of Vacaville!
Please see our Police Department recruitment website for more information!
The City of Vacaville is seeking highly motivated and dependable individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment to join our Public Safety Communications Team as a lateral Public Safety Dispatcher II. This recruitment will establish an eligibility list to fill vacancies that may arise within the next 12 months.The Vacaville Police Department is committed to delivering high-quality emergency communications and public safety services to the community. The Communications Center is staffed by a team consisting of one Communications Manager, four Communications Supervisors and 19 Public Safety Dispatchers. The Vacaville Police Department takes pride in its dedication to public safety and service, guided by core values of integrity, ethics and respect for individual dignity.
Public Safety Dispatcher II (Lateral) Salary Range: $87,874.03 - $106,813.31/annually
2% COLA scheduled for 11/01/2026
For a complete job description and to apply online, visit our website at www.cityofvacaville.gov.The Ideal Public Safety Dispatcher Candidate: The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with all City departments, employees at all levels, other law enforcement agencies and members of the public. They will demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, sound judgment and the ability to remain calm, focused and professional while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, including critical incidents and emergency situations.
Typical duties and responsibilities of a City of Vacaville Public Safety Dispatcher II include:
- Receiving and responding to routine and emergency calls
- Referring callers to appropriate agencies
- Providing general information to the public
- Assigning and coordinating responses to calls for service involving Police and Fire units
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE - Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of the California POST Dispatch Academy is required.
Experience: Three (3) years of work experience performing a variety of increasingly responsible duties equivalent to that of a Public Safety Dispatcher I with the City of Vacaville.
License or Certificate: Possession of, or eligibility for, the POST Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Certificate and the Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Certificate.
Positions in the classifications of Public Safety Dispatcher I/II are expected to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
All applications will be reviewed and screened. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the examination process.
This recruitment is currently open and continuous, but may close without further notice at any time. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
A completed City of Vacaville Employment Application and Supplemental Questionnaire must be received by Human Resources at 650 Merchant Street, Vacaville, CA 95688, by the closing of this recruitment.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online at www.cityofvacaville.com. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application packet. If unable to apply online, application packets can be obtained in person at the Human Resources Department or by calling (707) 449-5101.
IMPORTANT: Contact with candidates will primarily be via email. Make sure you list a current email that you check regularly with your application.
The City of Vacaville is a proud organization of sophisticated, compassionate and hard-working individuals committed to honesty and integrity. Applicants considered for appointment will be required to undergo several evaluations including, but not limited to, a thorough background investigation (including a CVSA exam), a comprehensive medical exam and a psychological exam.
