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CritiCall Public Safety Dispatcher Pre-Employment Test

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CritiCall Civil Service Exams License: Complete Roadmap

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Phase 1: CritiCall Hiring MapYou are here

Confirm your hiring agency's module selection, passing scores (commonly 70-80%), and typing-speed minimum (commonly 35 WPM).

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Phase 2: Typing & Data Entry

Build sustained 35+ WPM typing accuracy while listening to audio, then practice data-entry modules with caller details.

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Phase 3: Multitasking & Call Handling

Train simultaneous audio + screen tasks and call summarization under time pressure.

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Phase 4: Prioritization & Decision Making

Drill incident triage by severity and agency call-prioritization logic.

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Phase 5: Map Reading & Cross-Referencing

Practice grid map reading, shortest-route selection, and cross-referencing tables for plates, warrants, and BOLOs.

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Phase 6: Memory & Reading

Train short-term recall of caller details and reading/spelling accuracy for CAD entries.

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Phase 7: Timed Mixed Review

Run full timed mock CritiCall sessions, review missed items by module, and confirm testing-day requirements.

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Estimated total study time
34 hours
That's about 4 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the CritiCall Dispatcher Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
Minimum 18 years old at appointment (varies by hiring agency).
Education
High-school diploma or GED equivalent required by most agencies.
Experience
No prior dispatcher experience required to sit for CritiCall; agencies may give preference to candidates with customer-service or radio communications background.
Background Check
Hiring-agency background investigation, including criminal, employment, and driving history; many agencies add psychological and polygraph screening.
Additional Requirements
  • Typing speed of at least 35 WPM is the most common agency minimum.
  • Module passing scores are set by each agency — typical thresholds are 70% to 80%.
  • English-language proficiency and clear speech for radio/phone work are evaluated by the employer.
  • Drug screening and medical/hearing checks are administered later in the hiring process.

CritiCall Dispatcher Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

4-8 weeks for most candidates

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

CritiCall (criticall911.com)

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Retake Policy

Retake policy is set by each hiring agency. Many agencies require a 6-12 month wait between CritiCall attempts and limit the number of retakes within a hiring cycle.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam FeeSet by the hiring agency — most agencies cover the CritiCall test cost for candidates
Total Estimated CostTypically $0 to the candidate plus travel to the agency testing site
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Free CritiCall Dispatcher Prep That Actually Works

The official pass rate is CritiCall does not publish a single first-time pass-rate; each hiring agency sets its own minimum module scores (commonly 70-80%) and typing-speed floor (commonly 35 WPM).. Our students do better.

150 Practice Questions

Multitasking, map reading, prioritization, data entry, cross-referencing, memory, and reading items aligned to CritiCall modules.

Aligned to CritiCall 2026

Reflects the up-to-15-module CritiCall battery used by 1,800+ public safety agencies.

Timed Module Practice

Drill each CritiCall module under realistic timed conditions, including 35 WPM typing pace.

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What You'll Study

11 chapters covering everything you need to pass

CritiCall Dispatcher Exam Details

CritiCall Public Safety Dispatcher Pre-Employment Test

Administered by CritiCall (criticall911.com)

Official Source
70-80% (set by each agency); 35 WPM typing minimum is common
Passing Score
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Questions
1-3
Hours
Set by the hiring agency (typically free to the candidate)
Exam Fee
Study time: 20-40 hours
Prerequisites: Be at least 18 years old (varies by agency); hold a high-school diploma or equivalent; pass background, drug, and psychological screening per the hiring agency; meet typing-speed and English-proficiency minimums set by the employer.
Valid for: Score validity is set by each hiring agency; many require retesting at a future date if not hired within the eligibility window.

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official CritiCall (criticall911.com) content outline

Multitasking & Call Handling≈22%

Simultaneous attention to audio calls, data entry, and on-screen prompts under time pressure.

Decision Making & Prioritization≈18%

Triaging multiple incidents by severity, applying agency call-prioritization logic to dispatch decisions.

Map Reading≈14%

Locating streets, intersections, and shortest routes on a grid using directional and address conventions.

Data Entry & Typing Speed≈14%

Accurate keying of caller information at 35+ WPM with low error rate while listening to audio.

Cross-Referencing≈12%

Matching license plates, names, and codes across tables and lookup lists for warrants and BOLOs.

Memory & Recall≈10%

Short-term recall of caller details, addresses, suspect descriptions, and incident facts after audio playback.

Reading & Spelling≈10%

Comprehension of policy passages, sentence clarity, and spelling/grammar accuracy for CAD entries.

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