Dispatcher Trainee (9910) – Safety, Security & Airside Services – SFO – TEX

Company Description

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below:

• Application Opening: February 9, 2026
• Application Deadline: February 23, 2026, at 5:00pm (Pacific Standard Time)
• Compensation: $35.00/hour
• Appointment Type: Temporary Exempt (TEX) appointment not to exceed twelve (12) months.  This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.
• Recruitment ID: RTF0160797-01136628

Company Description

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a world-class, award-winning airport that served more than 54 million guests in Fiscal Year 2025. SFO offers non-stop flights to 60+ international cities on over 40 international carriers. The Bay Area’s largest airport also connects non-stop with 80+ U.S. cities on 10 domestic airlines.

As an enterprise department of the City & County of San Francisco, SFO has a workforce of approximately 1,900 City employees. In Fiscal Year 2021, SFO generated more than 28,000 direct jobs and $6.1B in business activity.

SFO is more than an airport— we are a dynamic organization where employees collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to support global travel, economic development, and public service. We are recognized as a leader in safety, environmental sustainability, and forward-thinking infrastructure, and continue to be at the forefront of transforming the travel experience.

Our Vision, Mission, and Core Values shape our culture and operations as we continue to build a supportive, purpose-driven workplace where all employees can thrive. Our mission is to deliver an airport experience where people and our planet come first.

Learn more about careers at SFO at flysfo.com, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Bluesky and Threads.

Job Description

Purpose of the Program

The Airport Communications Dispatcher Trainee Program provides training to appointees in order to prepare them for an opportunity to be eligible for an appointment to Class 9202 Airport Communications Dispatcher.

The essential functions of the position include: 

The nature of the trainee position involves working under unpredictable periods of pressure and in emergency situations.  Trainees will be trained on how to: (a) complete and maintain event records and logs via CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch); and (b) dispatch and coordinate Police and Traffic Control units, Crash/Fire/Recuse, Airfield, maintenance, security, fire, medical and safety operations at the Airport.  Trainees will be trained as primary call takers for the Airport’s Emergency 911 Public Safety system.  Trainees will also be trained to operate a centralized paging and public address system. 

Nature of Work

Dispatchers routinely work under stressful conditions in a fast-paced environment due to