Top 31 Call taker Jobs in California

Call Taker
Westmed Ambulance Services —San Leandro, CA
- $22 - $24 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- HIPAA
- High school diploma or GED
- Data entry
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Communications Dispatcher II
Richmond Police Department —Richmond, CA
- $119,836 a year
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
- Mentoring
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
EMS Dispatcher / Call-Taker
Lynch EMS —Anaheim, CA
- $18 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- BLS Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
Customer Service Representative / Call Taker
Aire Serv —Valley Springs, CA
- $17 an hour
- Call employer
- Computer literacy
- Typing
- 2 years
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Radio Dispatcher Trainee
County of Orange —Orange County, CA
- $63,044.80 - $84,968.00 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- Ability to sit for extended periods
- Fingerprint clearance
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Dispatcher
AMR —Lancaster, CA
- $19.21 - $23.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- English
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Customer Service - Order Taker
Sparrow Search —Escondido, CA
- $22 - $24 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Office
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Police Communications Dispatcher
City of Emeryville —Emeryville, CA
- $7,764 - $9,438 a month
- Overtime
- English
- Research
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Public Safety Dispatcher
City of Clovis, CA —Clovis, CA
- $76,296 - $92,748 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- Word processing
- English
Public Safety Dispatcher II
City of Berkeley, CA —Berkeley, CA
- $106,489.97 - $115,569.38 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Sheriff's Dispatcher I
County of Contra Costa —Martinez, CA
- $7,298.17 - $8,046.24 a month
- Overtime
- Writing skills
- Fingerprint clearance
- Entry level
- Opportunities for advancement
POLICE DISPATCHER
San Jose/Evergreen Community College District —San Jose, CA
- $75,559 - $92,211 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Writing skills
- Basic math
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Public Safety Dispatcher II
City of Berkeley —Berkeley, CA
- $51.20 - $55.56 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Analysis skills
Communications Dispatcher II
City of Richmond, CA —Richmond, CA
- $8,215.82 - $9,986.38 a month
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- English
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Sheriff's Dispatcher I
County of Contra Costa, California —Martinez, CA
- $87,578.06 - $96,554.87 a year
- Overtime
- Writing skills
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Opportunities for advancement
Sheriff's Dispatcher II
County of Contra Costa —Martinez, CA
- $7,994.21 - $9,485.65 a month
- Overtime
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Conflict management
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
Ambulance Dispatcher
MTI Ambulance —Los Angeles, CA
- $22 - $27 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Customer Service Representative I
Sparrow Company LLC —Escondido, CA
- $22 - $24 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Communication skills
- Entry level
11d
Emergency Medical Dispatch
ALPHAONE AMBULANCE MEDICAL SERVICES INC —Sacramento, CA
- $25 - $34 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- On-the-job training
Public Safety Dispatcher (Part-time Experienced)
Port of San Diego —San Diego, CA
- $73,008.00 - $97,843.20 a year
- Part-time
- Pass drug screening
- English
- Mid-level
- Retirement plan

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Call Taker

Westmed Ambulance Services
San Leandro, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$22 - $24 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Customer communication
High school diploma or GED
Typing

Full Job Description

Looking to start your career in emergency medical services (EMS)? Join a team where every call you take makes a real difference. At Westmed Ambulance, our Call Takers are the first connection in the chain of care — the steady, confident voices that set each transport in motion. You’ll be the link between patients, healthcare facilities, and our field crews, helping ensure every transport is handled with accuracy, urgency, and compassion.

At Westmed, you’ll be part of a mission-driven organization that connects patients with the care they need, when they need it most. We provide hands-on training, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive environment where your communication skills can grow into a rewarding EMS career.

Be the voice that starts the response — join Westmed Ambulance and take your first step into emergency medical services!

Position Summary:

As part of our Communications Center team, you’ll gain valuable insight into EMS operations, dispatch coordination, and patient care logistics — all while developing the skills to advance within the industry. Prior EMS experience preferred but not required — training provided.

Responsibilities:

Answer incoming calls with professionalism and empathy
Prioritize calls based on urgency
Communicate clearly with hospitals, facilities, and dispatchers
Collect essential details quickly and accurately
Support dispatch operations by relaying updates and identifying potential delays
Contribute to a team that keeps healthcare moving safely and efficiently
Data Entry Excellence
Using CAD system (training provided)
Follow HIPAA and confidentiality guidelines when handling patient information.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent; additional training in emergency communications preferred.
35–45 words per minute (WPM)
Experience in dispatch, EMS, or call center is a plus.
Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
Detail orientated with the ability to multitask and work in a high stress/fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with medical terminology and emergency response procedures preferred
Clear and confident communicator who stays calm under pressure
Team player with a positive, service-minded attitude
Willingness to work weekends, and some holidays

Salary:

Hourly Range: $22.00 – $24.00

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Full Time / 0700-1800 (11hr Shift)
Weekend availability/some holidays

Westmed Ambulance Service is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. It is Westmed Ambulance Service's policy to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for employment, and not to discriminate on any basis of age, citizenship, color, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, national origin, race, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any class protected by State law.

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