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Police Communications Dispatcher Positions

Learn about becoming an Oakland Police Communications Dispatcher. Job links provided for informational purposes, as positions not always available.

Responsibilities include a full range of technical skills to answer incoming emergency and non-emergency 911 calls; dispatch required personnel (dispatcher position only) and equipment by operating a variety of telecommunications equipment including telephone, 2-way radio, and Computer Aided Dispatch systems; access computerized systems for automated information retrieval and incident documentation.

Posted: August 31st, 2018 3:44 PM

Last Updated: June 29th, 2021 4:14 PM

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