Police Dispatcher

Turlock, CA
California State University Stanislaus

Salary: $3,338 – $3,672 per month.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, the incumbent independently performs standard dispatch communications duties involving receiving and relaying calls for assistance via telephone, radio or computer terminal; police department record­ keeping and reporting functions; and related department support functions. Incumbent will effectively and efficiently communicate between campus law enforcement headquarters, campus police officers in the field, community service officers, parking officers, student assistants, other university departments and personnel and outside emergency and law enforcement agencies. These interactions require tact, discretion and confidentiality.

Essential Functions:

  • Receives and enters incoming police reports including arrest, offense and crash records.
  • Data entry of citations, found property, evidence, Live Scan, and other police and department records.
  • Retrieves police reports and crime complaints for attorneys, courts and victims.
  • Receives and processes requests for police, crash and arrest reports, background checks and public information requests.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Receives visitors, answers questions, takes complaints and relays information received as appropriate.
  • Receives payments and inputs into CashNet cashiering system; balances cash drawer at end of shift. Prepare deposit for transfer to Cashiers.
  • Participates in public safety presentations & training for students, faculty, staff, and the general public.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience: One year of verifiable experience using a switchboard and two-way radio communication system in a law enforcement or comparable agency within the last ten years.
  • Incumbents must have completed or be able to attend and successfully complete the Police Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Dispatcher Course.
  • Incumbents who, upon hire, do not possess a P.O.S.T. Dispatcher Certificate also will be required to pass a written test related to essential dispatching skills.
  • Additionally, incumbents must successfully pass supplemental P.O.S.T. requirements for dispatchers such as a background check, physical and psychological examinations, drug testing, and related requirements.