Public Safety Communication Specialist (Call Taker) San Jose Fire Department Job

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 Tuition reimbursement 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 For more information about San José Fire Department Communications, visit sjfd911.org . To apply for this position, visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanjoseca/jobs/5018811/public-safety-communications-specialist-san-jose-fire-department #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: 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 . The application period for this position is July 24, 2025 – August 7, 2025 . En Español: El período de solicitud para este puesto es el 24 de julio de 2025 7 de agosto de 2025. Especialista en Comunicación de Seguridad Pública (PSCS) es una clasificación a nivel de viaje para una carrera en llamadas de seguridad pública dentro del Departamento de Bomberos de la Ciudad de San José. Como PSCS, se le proporciona formación formal para desarrollar los conocimientos y habilidades necesarias para realizar toda la gama de funciones de toma de llamados de seguridad público. La capacitación incluye entrenamiento académico basado en el aula y en el trabajo. Debe completar con éxito todas las instrucciones académicas formales y on-the-job para mantener su empleo. Salario adicional & Servicio de Trabajo: salario total de $91,837.20 a $111,602.40, incluyendo un aumento aproximado de cinco por ciento (5%) salarios no pensionables continuas de $87,464.00 a $6,288.00 Jubilaciones competitivas anuales, visiones dentales, beneficios de seguro público GED y licencias de enfermería. Para solicitar este puesto, visite: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanjoseca/jobs/5018811/public-safety-communications-specialist-san-jose-fire-department #J-18808-Ljbffr.