My time line is as follows: 9/2/17 - Applied for the position on governmentjobs.com 9/29/17- Received an invitation to the written exam 10/19/17- Took the CAL POST Entry Level Public Response Dispatcher I Testing Battery 11/2/17- Informed of Passing Score on the above test. Invited to the Typing Test 11/15/17- Took Typing test and passed, then participated in the Oral Exam. I am currently awaiting my final notice of either not being selected or placed on a band. Once on a band, you are given a position in line basically. Once your number comes up, you're then given a Conditional Job Offer, and proceed to the Background Examination and Medical Exams. I will update this once I have new information. For me, the hardest part of the process so far was the test. But its not something you can study or really prepare for. Its an honest evaluation of your ability to multitask and follow directions. Per department policy, questions asked during the testing sessions and interviews are confidential as to not give any applicant an upper hand over another. Failure to comply with this policy is grounds for removal from the hiring process and termination if already hired.