Police Communications Dispatcher

Police Communications Dispatcher

San Diego Community College District

Closing Date: 1/13/2026

Location: District Service Center, Frazee Rd. (College Police Department)

Pay Information:

• Monthly Salary: $5,431.85 – $7,489.87 (Classified Salary Schedule, Step
  
  D)
• Salary negotiation not allowed.
• FLSA Non‑exempt; may accrue overtime.
• Probationary period applies.

The Police Department of SDCCD provides 24/7 law‑enforcement coverage for all colleges, continuing‑education campuses, and administrative sites, ensuring safety for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. As a Dispatcher, you will help enforce laws, prevent crime, and respond to emergencies while supporting a diverse, educational community.

Benefits of the role:

• Well‑organized department with specialized divisions (Patrol, Investigations, Bike Patrol, Emergency Response, Campus Service, Dispatch).
• Dynamic higher‑education environment enabling academic success for the community.

• Proficiency in English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Typing/keyboard speed of at least 30 words per minute.
• Clerical duties of average difficulty.
• Assessment, prioritization, and processing of calls.
• Accurate emergency situation prioritization.
• Calmness under pressure and appropriate response during emergencies.
• Ability to operate multiple systems and process information rapidly.
• Follow directions and complete verbal and written instruction.
• Tactful interaction with the public and management of distressed/uncooperative individuals.
• Independent work and maintenance of operations.
• Confidentiality and handling of sensitive information.
• Professional credential evaluation for foreign degrees (as required).

• Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior
• Employment Type: Full‑time
• Job Function: Education
• Industry: Education Administration Programs

All applications must be submitted online. Unsupported materials will not be accepted. Be sure to upload required documents using the correct file names.

• Submit official college transcripts.
• Provide Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam (renewed every 4 years).
• Complete Live Scan fingerprinting (clearance required prior to first day).
• Provide original documents for I‑9 eligibility verification.
• Attend new‑hire processing appointment at People, Culture, and Technology Services.

Retired annuitants with CalPERS or CalSTRS can reinstate from their retirement system. Refer to the CalPERS or CalSTRS website for details.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans fully employer‑paid.
• $100,000 group term life insurance.
• 25 vacation days, 12 sick days, 16 holidays, and winter recess paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Educational incentive program for salary advancement.
• CalPERS employer contribution rate of 26.81%.

• Posting Number: CL01855