Public Safety Communications Dispatcher

SAN-Diego-Community-College-District; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego Community College District is seeking a Police Communications Dispatcher within the College Police Department Communications Division. The role supports 24/7 campus safety, enforces laws, responds to emergencies, and coordinates with multiple campus sites.

Hours vary by shift and starting salary follows the district CBA steps. You’ll operate dispatch systems, manage information rapidly, and interact with the public while maintaining confidentiality in a public safety environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment, including computer hardware and software.
• Type/keyboard at 30 words per minute.
• Perform clerical duties of average difficulty.
• Prioritize emergency situations accurately.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and respond appropriately during emergencies.
• Ability to operate multiple systems and process information rapidly.
• Ability to follow directions and carry out verbal and written instruction.
• Ability to work tactfully with the public and effectively deal with distressed/uncooperative persons.
• Ability to work independently, or alone, and maintain operations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Enforce laws and respond to emergencies as part of campus safety.
• Provide courteous public assistance and coordinate with campus departments.
• Support 24/7 law-enforcement coverage across campuses.
• Assist in maintaining emergency communication procedures.
• Operate dispatch systems and multiple computer platforms.

Skills

English usage

Office procedures

Typing 30 wpm

Emergency prioritization

Calm under pressure

Multi-system operation

Follow directions

Public interaction

Confidentiality

Job description

San Diego Community College District is seeking a Police Communications Dispatcher within the College Police Department Communications Division. The role supports 24/7 campus safety, enforces laws, responds to emergencies, and coordinates with multiple campus sites.

Hours vary by shift and starting salary follows the district CBA steps. You’ll operate dispatch systems, manage information rapidly, and interact with the public while maintaining confidentiality in a public safety environment.