Emergency Police Dispatcher — CAD & Field Support

Los Rios Community College District; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Rios Community College District seeks a dedicated dispatcher to support public safety communications in our California colleges. You will manage CAD systems, field calls, and coordinate with police and emergency responders while maintaining detailed incident records.

Qualifications include a POST dispatch certificate or completion within a year of hire, plus two years of public-facing experience. The role emphasizes equity and inclusive service to students and staff.

Qualifications

• Two years of work experience involving direct contact with the general public.
• Possession of a POST Public Safety Dispatch certificate or completion of the course within one year of hire.
• Education from an accredited institution; equity-minded and inclusive approach.

Responsibilities

• Operate communications equipment: telephone, two-way radio, CAD and dispatch systems.
• Receive emergency calls and dispatch police, emergency or maintenance personnel as needed.
• Document calls and incidents; maintain files and prepare reports for court or district records.

Skills

Public safety dispatch

Customer service

Documentation

Education

POST Public Safety Dispatch certificate

College-level business/clerical coursework

Tools

Computer aided dispatch (CAD)

Job description

Los Rios Community College District seeks a dedicated dispatcher to support public safety communications in our California colleges. You will manage CAD systems, field calls, and coordinate with police and emergency responders while maintaining detailed incident records.

Qualifications include a POST dispatch certificate or completion within a year of hire, plus two years of public-facing experience. The role emphasizes equity and inclusive service to students and staff.