Public Safety Dispatcher Candidate Information

The Dispatcher Candidate Information is designed to assist candidates in preparing for a career with a California POST-participating law enforcement agency. Provided below are links to the selection requirements and general training information. Dispatchers employed by POST-participating agencies must complete the 120-hour minimum POST-certified Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Course within 12 months of appointment [Commission Regulation 1018(c)]. For more specific agency information, candidates should contact the many POST-participating law enforcement agencies and/or review the law enforcement job opportunity announcements.

Public Safety Dispatcher Selection

Public Safety Dispatcher Selection Standards – contains information about local agency policies in relation to POST requirements.

Public Safety Dispatcher Selection Requirements (pdf) – this table outlines the POST minimum eligibility requirements for becoming a public safety dispatcher.

• POST Dispatcher Selection Requirements FAQs - provides answers to common questions about POST dispatcher requirements.
• POST Dispatcher Selection Test Battery FAQs - provides answers to common questions about the POST dispatcher test.
• POST Dispatcher Selection Test Battery Examinee Guide (pdf) - provides examinees with information on the POST dispatcher test.

Public Safety Dispatcher Local Agency Policy – contains information about local agency policies in relation to POST requirements.

Public Safety Dispatcher Training

Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Course - offers information about the dispatcher basic course.