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Iaedjournal is hiring: Public Safety Communication Specialist (Call Taker) - San
Iaedjournal, San Jose, CA, United States, 95199
Public Safety Communication Specialist (Call Taker)
The application period for this position is July 24, 2025 – August 7, 2025.
Public Safety Communication Specialist (PSCS) is a journey-level classification for a career in public safety call taking within the City of San José Fire Department. As a PSCS, you are provided with formal training to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the full range of public safety call taking functions.
Training includes classroom-based academic and on-the-job training. You must successfully complete all formal academic and on-the-job training to retain employment.
Additional Pay & Benefits:
- Total salary of $91,837.20 to $111,602.40, including an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay
- Pensionable salary of $87,464.00 to $106,288.00
- Competitive retirement
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Shift differential and bilingual pay
- Annual uniform allowance not exceeding $500*
*Pending approval.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 18 years of age at the time of application
- High school diploma or GED
- One year of experience working in public contact employment
- Completion of the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training Public Safety Dispatchers’ Basic Course may be substituted for the one (1) year of required experience