Join our team!
Looking for a fast-paced, rewarding career in public safety? Join our Police Department as a 9-1-1 Dispatcher Trainee and become an essential part of the emergency response team.
Make a difference every day in this role, you'll provide life-saving services, connect those in need with critical assistance, and help ensure the safety and well-being of our community.
See it for yourself! Click on the link below for a behind-the-scenes look at the high-energy world of emergency dispatching
Paid Training Provided!
We equip you with the skills to handle emergency & non-emergency calls, dispatch police officers, and operate advanced communication systems.
Starting Pay: $53,545/year ($25.74/hour)
Promotion to Police Dispatcher: $60,507/year ($29.09/hour)
Growth Potential: Up to $77,209/year ($37.12/hour)
Work-Life Balance
10-hour shifts (4 days a week)
Rotations every four months
Night, weekend, & holiday shifts may apply
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Additional specialized training in communications or a related field is desirable.
Experience: Some emergency or non-emergency dispatch experience is desirable.
License/Certificates: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Terminal Operator Certificate within one year of employment.
Special Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age as of the date of hire
- United States citizen or meet citizenship requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Good moral character with no felony convictions
Recruitment Process:
- Computerized test - Pass or Fail*
- Oral Interview
- Background Investigation includes a medical exam, psychological evaluation, polygraph, and drug/alcohol screening.
*Computerized Testing Process: Testing is administered by the National Testing Network (NTN), which will share your test results with the City to progress your application to the next steps.
To register and schedule your test:
- Visit www.nationaltestingnetwork.com
- Select "Find Jobs," then "Emergency Communication Jobs."
- Sign up for the Simi Valley Police Department.
During your visit to the NTN website, complete the registration process, schedule your test, and review detailed information, including the testing process and FAQ's. Testing is available virtually or in person at designated facilities.
Testing Fee Waiver: A fee is required for the written exam. Candidates facing financial hardship may request a fee waiver before registering for the test. For more details, see Candidate FAQ #26 at NTN FAQ's.
