Salary: $33.27 - $46.82 Hourly
Location : 1051 Junction Boulevard, Roseville
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number:Department: Police
Division: POL Communications
Opening Date: 11/05/2026
Closing Date: 11/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: Roseville Police Association
DescriptionANSWER THE CALLJoin the Roseville Police Department in the role of
Dispatcher I.ROSEVILLE POLICE DISPATCHER VIDEOTentative entry-level Dispatcher testing dates (could take up to 4 hours) - December 7, 8, and 9, 2026Dispatchers play a vital role in Public Safety, serving as the "first" of the first responders and a line of communication between the community and our public safety agencies.
As a dispatcher, you'll be cross-trained to handle law enforcement, fire and medical emergency calls, often providing life-saving instructions and sense of comfort and calm until additional resources arrive. You'll also provide non-emergency assistance, including dispatching animal control and assistance for water, sewer, electric utility and street maintenance.
If you are looking for a rewarding career serving the Roseville community, apply now.
The list established from this recruitment may be utilized to fill future temporary part-time, limited term or regular, full-time vacancies in the City for the duration of the list he list.
The normal work schedule is 4 days per week, 10 hours per day, however employees must be able to work shift work, holidays, weekends, nights and mandatory overtime when required.
Applicants selected to participate in the Police Department's testing process will partake in the following:- Entry-Level Dispatcher Examination: to measure job-related knowledge and abilities.
- Oral Interview: to evaluate training, experience, and personal qualifications
Background Investigation: Candidates who have successfully completed all prior phases of the selection process will be subject to a thorough background investigation. The investigation is used to determine a candidate's moral character and suitability for employment in law enforcement. The investigation shall include, but is not limited to, the following checks: criminal record, polygraph, driving history, credit history, military record, previous employer(s), and references.
Medical Examination: Prior to appointment, candidates must successfully complete a thorough medical examination, including a drug screen, to determine if they meet the City's medical standards for the position of Dispatcher.
Psychological Evaluation: Prior to appointment, candidates will be evaluated for their suitability for employment as a Roseville Dispatcher.
Examples of Duties For a detailed and complete job description, click HERE Minimum QualificationsExperience:- Two years of public contact experience, in person or over the telephone, demonstrating a general aptitude for working with the public in a multi-task environment; experience in radio dispatching in a taxi, trucking, towing and/or similar work setting is desirable.
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Training: - Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade GED, or higher level degree.
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License or Certificate- Some positions may need to possess a valid California driver's license as required by the position by date of appointment.
- Must obtain California Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission (P.O.S.T.) Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Certificate within one year of appointment.
- Must obtain National Academies of Emergency Dispatch (NAEMD) Emergency Medical Dispatch Certificate within one year of appointment.
Supplemental InformationADDITIONAL INFORMATION:All employment applications must be submitted online at the City of Roseville CAREER PAGES only.Per City of Roseville practice, applicants are permitted to submit an employment application for a specific recruitment no more than once within any 90-day period.
Detailed information on the City of Roseville recruitment practices can be reviewed on the page.
The City of Roseville defines "accredited college or university" as an institution of higher learning and must be listed on the United States website http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation.
Credits earned from colleges, universities, and institutions listed as accredited institutions on this website will be considered as part of the educational component of the minimum qualifications for a classification.
The following options apply to the evaluation of college degrees from countries outside the United States:
- Educational background from a foreign country may be evaluated by an accredited United States college or university listed on the U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website.
- Verification of degree equivalency may be obtained from organizations that provide foreign education credential evaluation services. The City of Roseville will accept verification from any of the listed member agencies found at or
- A copy of the foreign credential evaluation verification can be attached to the employment application.
- If you are offered a position with the City of Roseville, as a part of the pre-employment steps, applicants must provide a foreign degree credential equivalency certificate from an approved member agency above. Applicants who do not provide verification, will be eliminated from further consideration.
SELECTION PROCESS:All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination. The applicant's experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.
Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check, and depending on the position applied for, a pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol screening test, credit check, license and/or education verification, psychological examination, and/or an extensive Police Department background check process.
Some positions require the clearance of a comprehensive Police Department (PD) background check within 12 months of appointment. The City may appoint candidates to positions prior to clearing the extensive Police Department background check, and in those circumstances the candidate will be advised in advance that security access in the information technology systems will be limited to non-PD related systems until PD clearance is received, and if the candidate ultimately does not clear the PD background it will result in release from City service without appeal rights, in accordance with Personnel Rules 3.04.050.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:The City of Roseville offers competitive benefits packages to full-time employees. Regular part-time employees receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. For more information regarding the City's benefits, visit our website Benefits currently include:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits
- Cafeteria plan, plus City paid Flex credit
- Life insurance (City paid and optional supplemental employee paid)
- Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health/medical costs
- (CORE) wellness program
- Employee assistance plan
- Retirement savings plan
- Deferred compensation plan(s)
- Short-term and long-term disability employee paid plans
- Educational reimbursement
- Vacation leave, sick leave, personal/management leaves
- Holiday pay (plus two floating holidays annually)
- Bilingual pay
- Longevity pay
GENERAL BENEFITS:
A majority of the employee benefits are similar for all City employees. There are benefits that differ depending on which bargaining unit the job classification is assigned. Exact benefits information can be found by visiting the Benefits webpage and selecting the specific bargaining unit group.
TEMPORARY POSITIONS:Most benefits do not apply to the City's temporary positions. Temporary employees that work 1,500 hours annually may elect medical insurance. Temporary employees contribute to a retirement plan depending on the status of total hours worked annually.
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Your responses to question 2-4, the applicant's education, training and experience, will be scored using a pre-determined formula. Your responses to these questions must be consistent with your employment application information. This experience must also be described in the "Work Experience" section of this application. Responses to the supplemental questionnaire that are inconsistent from your "Work Experience" section in the application will not be scored. I understand and agree with the above instructions.
- Yes, I understand and agree
- No, I do not agree
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Do you possess the equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree?
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Do you have any experience working in a Public Safety Dispatch Center?
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How many years of experience do you possess in public contact experience, either in person or over the telephone?
- 0 Years
- 1 Year
- 2-4 Years
- 4+ Years
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