Communications Dispatcher Trainee

Base salary to increase by 3% in 2025 with another 3% increase in 2026.

After successful completion of the P.O.S.T. Dispatcher Exam (score of 48 or higher), salary goes up to the following:

$4,389 - $5,335 monthly (DOQ) without certifications

Plus excellent benefits including free family Zoo membership, free family Adorni Center membership, free enrollment at Little Saplings Preschool for employee children and much more!

Are you motivated to make a positive impact in your community? Do you have a passion for public service and for helping those in need? Do you thrive in a fast-paced and exciting work environment where your skills in communication, compassion and leadership are put to the test? Have you considered a career in law enforcement? If your answer is “YES” to any of these questions, the Eureka Police Department would like to have a word with you…

The City of Eureka is proud to offer a unique, paid training opportunity for individuals who have an interest in exploring the demanding and rewarding career field of Emergency Telecommunications. Come learn what it takes to be a 911 Communications Dispatcher in the County’s most advanced Emergency Dispatch Center that handles calls for Police, Medical and Fire emergencies. Dispatcher Trainees will receive on-the-job training while preparing to take the required Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) Entry Level Dispatcher Examination. Upon receiving a passing score on the POST Exam, Trainees will automatically promote to an entry-level Communications Dispatcher and will begin formal training on the full scope of emergency dispatch duties. Come be a part of the Eureka PD family and make a difference!

For a complete job description and to apply, please visit our website at www.eurekaca.gov. Open until 5pm on Tuesday, September 10th. EOE.

Applications submitted through Craigslist will not be considered. To apply, please visit our website at www.eurekaca.gov.