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	Why do police dispatchers have to have a phsycial? My step dad is trying to help me get a job as a police dispatcher. He said i may have to do a physical, psych evaluation and lie detector test. The lie detector test I understand but why a physical and psych eval? 7 answers - Asked By: Stephanie - 5/11/2009

	How do I pass a police dispatcher exam? I recently applied for a police dispatcher position and received a call back to take an exam. I really want this job. How can I prepare for this test? What's going to be on it? 1 answer - Asked By: Retro Rocker - 5/30/2011

	Should i put a cover sheet on my job application? I'm applying for a police dispatcher job should i put a cover sheet over my application if so what should it say on the cover? 2 answers - Asked By: just me - 6/21/2010

	What do you need to be a police dispatcher? My local town is accepting apps for a police dispatcher. Anyone know what the requirements usually are? The ad doesn't say anything. Just drug screening and background check. Also, I was stopped for no insurance almost a year ago and received court supervision. Is this a big deal? 2 answers - Asked By: FreakyGeeky - 9/27/2008

	Do police dispatchers make a lot of money? I want to become a Police Dispatcher, but I was wondering how much money do they make? 6 answers - Asked By: Brandon - 3/16/2013

	How can I better prepare for a possible police dispatcher job? I have heard that this is a very stressful job, which is understandable. But i have heard that there are some people "not fit" for this position. Is there anywhere online i can possibly take a practice test or any examination for the position. Like a test on what to expect... Hope this question is understandable 1 answer - Asked By: Blake H - 10/22/2009

	How to break into the Police Dispatching career? I'm interested and am looking into getting a job as a police dispatcher. I see a lot of departments require relevant experience. How does one get experience dispatching? what are some good ways to get experience? Seems like a lot of agencies require at least a year of experience...Just wondering if experience is really necessary and how to get initial experience...also, if I don't have any is there pretty much no chance of moving to the next step? p.s. I live in Southern California by the way, think Orange County... 6 answers - Asked By: mormantie - 6/24/2007

	What is a good civilian job that a 25 C could get fresh out of ait? So I'm a 25C I've heard police dispatcher but that's usually taken by some older folks. And I heard that all aviation maritime and electronics all deal with radios and have a requirement to speak english. Any other good suggestions? 1 answer - Asked By: J Smith - 7/27/2012

	How do I go about working for a police department? I am interested in a career in the police department. Not a police officer but possibly something adminstrative..I really would like to be a police dispatcher but Im really not sure on how to go about applying for a job like that. hahah I did post this twice by mistake 2 answers - Asked By: MissYYYY - 8/21/2010

	How to write resume for police dispatcher interview? I'm applying for a 911 dispatcher job and have already completed my personal history statement, now I have an interview with them and they want me to bring my resume. I'm not sure what to include on my resume I only have pertinent jobs listed not little jobs I had early on in my career that for whatever reason only lasted a few weeks or months. Should I add those jobs to my resume in this case? What would you suggest? thanks 2 answers - Asked By: Perplexed - 10/6/2008

	Is it illegal to not tell your employer that you're gonna be leaving for the military? I'm 19 and I am gonna be joining the Navy. I'm trying to find a job right now in the meantime to make money until shipdate, whenever it will be. There's a job I'm looking into, which is a police dispatcher. If I lets say got hired by the police department but didn't tell them I was already enlisted into the military, what do I say when I have to quit my job to go? 5 answers - Asked By: Jake G - 6/6/2011

	How is the Anthem College online criminal justice program? I'm talking to them about using my G.I. Bill to receive an associates in criminal justice. I understand that if I was looking at law enforcement, I will still have to go through their academy. But other opportunities such as probation officer, corrections, and police dispatcher are attainable. How successful are they at finding students who graduated, a job? 2 answers - Asked By: ZeL - 1/3/2012

	What Happens when a Police department does a background check on you!? I have apply for a dispatcher job and I have taken the test and been interview. I am waiting for my background check to come back. What happen in a background check and how long does it take? 6 answers - Asked By: light357@att.net - 11/9/2008

	A friend has an interview for a career job but has a lot of sick time at his current job. How does he respond? Hi, A friend of mine has a job interview for a corrections job tomorrow but he has used a significant amount of sick time at his current job as a police dispatcher. He is really optimistic about this new opportunity but they may be coming in to conduct an investigation before he's considered for hire. What is the best way for him to respond to an inquiry about why he has used so much time. Ps. He doesn't have doctors notes for most of the time he used. Thanks 3 answers - Asked By: Yolanda - 9/21/2008

	How do I become a 911 or police dispatcher? I would like to become a dispatcher. Do I need any experience or degree or certificates? 3 answers - Asked By: jen21 - 5/15/2009

	Will i quailfy for Perkins loan cancellation working as an Indiana State Police Dispatcher? I have a perkins loan, and i just got offered a position with the state police as a dispatcher. I am not sure if it will count towards my perkins cancellation for public service. I know it stated that the job must be intregal to the mission of the service (which i think it is) but i am not sure if this is true? Does anyone know. And yes it is a full time permanent position. Thanks 1 answer - Asked By: jackiebaby - 5/11/2011

	What is the hourly wage of a police dispatcher in Georgia? I am filling out a job application and was wondering without any experience how much they make an hour and how many hours they work a day? Thanks in advance! 1 answer - Asked By: Hermine. - 5/1/2013

	Will i qualify for Perkins loan cancellation working as an Indiana State Police Dispatcher? I have a perkins loan, and i just got offered a position with the state police as a dispatcher. I am not sure if it will count towards my perkins cancellation for public service. I know it stated that the job must be integral to the mission of the service (which i think it is) but i am not sure if this is true? Does anyone know. And yes it is a full time permanent position. Thanks 1 answer - Asked By: jackiebaby - 5/11/2011

	A question about pre-employment testing for dispatcher positions? I'm looking at applying for a job as a police dispatcher. I was told that the pre-employment screenings include a psychological evaluation and a polygraph test. I'm just wondering what kinds of things they are looking for with these kinds of tests. What kinds of things do they ask about? 1 answer - Asked By: princess_dnb - 1/30/2008

	What are requirements to be a police dispatcher? I was looking into becoming one, and i was looking for some requirments for the job. This seems like a good place to start. 9 answers - Asked By: Kevy - 8/24/2006

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Protects the public by receiving telephone and radio calls for service, including police, fire, paramedics, ambulance, utilities, public works, and animal control services; dispatching emergency and non-emergency equipment and personnel; providing information.

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