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Rio Hondo college is pleased to announce that it will be offering the Basic Dispatcher Course. It will be presented in the Intensive and Extended Format.

Course Information

The Public Safety Dispatchers' Basic Course is the entry-level training requirement for dispatchers employed by agencies participating in POST's public safety dispatcher program, as specified in Commission Regulation 1018. 

The Public Safety Dispatchers' Basic Course has a minimum hourly requirement of 120 hours, which is divided into 14 individual topics, called Learning Domains.

Student Preparedness

The Public Safety Dispatchers' 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 basic format is Mon-Fri 8-5 pm and geared to those already employed with a law enforcement agency.

  • The extended format is preferred for those with no previous law enforcement background.

The Basic Format will be offered  September 26 - October 14, 2011, and the Extended Format will be offered  September 26 - December 5, 2011 (This class is full, check back for future dates)

Cost: $88.00

For information and enrollment information please contact Liz Osollo (562) 463-7756 - email: eosollo@riohondo.edu