CJ G078 - Pub Safe Dispatcher Basic

Institution:

Golden West College

Subject:

Criminal Justice

Description:

The purpose of this course is to provide the student with an understanding of the basic roles, responsibilities, and duties of a dispatcher within a public safety agency. This course provides standardized dispatcher training and introduces students to the skills and knowledge necessary to work in a communications center in a productive and professional manner. This intensive format course is approved by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) and is designed for the student who is currently employed as a dispatcher for a public safety agency. ADVISORY: The student should be currently employed as a dispatcher for a public safety agency. The student should have a basic understanding of the following subjects as they apply to the position of dispatcher: California statutory codes, law enforcement radio codes; the phonetic alphabet; military time; police jargon and abbreviations; telephone and radio procedures.

Credits:

6.50

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.goldenwestcollege.edu

Phone Number:

(714) 892-7711

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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