I applied online. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at Placentia, CA (Placentia, CA) in Oct 2012
Interview
The interview is a three person panel style interview with three members of the police department. Each member takes turns asking work related questions. The process can be stressful, however it is not intended to be.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
You will be asked what has prepared you to be a Police Dispatcher, what you know about the city/agency, and situational questions on how you would react in certain situations.