Salary : $87,874.03 - $106,813.31 Annually
Location : Police Department, Vacaville, CA
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 02142
Department: Police Department
Opening Date: 06/04/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

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.
ABOUT YOU

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.
ABOUT EVERYTHING ELSE
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.

Vacaville Police Officers Association (VPOA)
The City of Vacaville values the importance of our first responders and public safety staff. Employees enjoy a collaborative and team oriented working environment, 4/10s alternative work schedules, employee social and wellness activities through our CoV LIFE program, competitive pay and a generous benefits and retirement package. To learn more about our benefits for Full-Time positions, please review our
Part-time positions are paid an hourly rate and can work up to a maximum of 129 hours per month. Part-time positions are at-will, are not eligible for health or retirement benefits (including CalPERS membership), and do not accrue leave time with the exception of state mandated sick leave (40 hours per year).

Part-time positions are not covered by Social Security and are not eligible for the City of Vacaville's retirement plan through CalPERS and are therefore required to make 7.5% pre-tax contributions into a qualified plan under the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (OBRA). For the City of Vacaville, the plan is a Section 457 Deferred Compensation Plan through Nationwide Retirement Systems, Inc.
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Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

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This position requires you to have completed a California POST Dispatch Academy. Have you successfully completed the California POST Dispatch Academy?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have 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?

• Yes
• No

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Are you available to work all shifts (day, swing and graveyard)?

• Yes
• No

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Are you available to work on holidays?

• Yes
• No

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Are you available to work 12-hour shifts?

• Yes
• No

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Spanish speaking skills are highly desirable for this position, but not required. Do you speak Spanish?

• Yes
• No

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