Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Course: Important information
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Dates
On-going. Check here for upcoming class dates.
When checking for upcoming classes make sure to select the following:
- Select correct “TERM” and make sure to click on “Select Term”
- Under “SUBJECT” select PAC – Police Academy
- On “COURSE NUMBER” type – 071
- Scroll down and click on “SEARCH”
By making these selections you will narrow down your search to just show PAC 071 (Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Course).
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Schedule
The Dispatch class is offered in 2 different formats.
Format 1 – Is considered “full-time” and scheduled for 4 consecutive weeks. A typical schedule runs from Monday thru Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.*
Format 2 – Is considered “part-time” and scheduled for 16 weeks (1 semester) in the evenings and weekends. A typical schedule can consist of class meeting twice, Monday thru Friday from 6:00pm-10:00pm and on the weekends from 8:00am-5:00pm.*
*Class schedules may vary slightly, please refer to the online listing for accurate dates and times.
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Fee
$372.00
Out-of-State fees apply to non-sworn agency personnel who have not lived in the State for a full year prior to class.
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Materials
Flash drives are provided with course materials. A laptop is recommended but not required.
- Parking
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Location
Rio Hondo College (3600 Workman Mill Rd., Whittier, CA 90601)
Classroom TBD
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To Reserve a spot
Contact Debbie Konstantakos by email at [email protected] or leave at message at (562) 463-7738.
- NO pre-registration is offered.
- Registration is done on the second day of class.
- DO NOT register through Admissions & Records or online.
- PRIORITY GIVEN TO CURRENT, FULL-TIME DISPATCHERS.
Description
This 160-hour course is designed to satisfy the Public Safety Dispatcher minimum training as required by P.O.S.T. Regulation 1018(d). This course introduces new dispatchers to the basic requirements of their jobs. The Public Safety Dispatch Basic Course introduces the necessary skills and knowledge to work in a law enforcement communications center in a productive and professional manner.
The course also prepares each student for the basic roles, responsibilities, and duties of a public safety dispatcher within the law enforcement agency. The minimum training requirements for the Public safety dispatcher basic course can be found at Commission Procedure D-1.
A certificate of completion is issued upon course completion. If certificate is lost or stolen, duplicate copies CAN NOT be issued. However, student’s can request a copy of their transcript which is proof of completion of the course.
Important note
The class is not limited to public safety personnel. It is open to all dispatchers and those seeking a career as a 911 Dispatcher. This course is required to become a Dispatcher, but does not imply or guarantee employment. You must go through the application process with the respective agency. Requirements vary from one agency to another, while most require this course, some do not.
You will receive a certificate upon completion, however, this is NOT the Public Safety Dispatcher Certificate awarded by P.O.S.T. This certificate is issued after you have been hired as a full-time Dispatcher, completed the Dispatcher course, and a 12-month probationary period.
More information on the POST Dispatch class.