Police Dispatcher

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Posted on : 07-04-2025

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Job Location

Northridge, CA - USA

Monthly Salary

$ 3680 - 6609

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Posted on : 07-04-2025

Job Description

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity equity and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own goals be recognized for the work you do and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you youve come to the right place. Learn more: Duties

Under general supervision the Police Dispatcher is the lifeline to sworn personnel and other Department of Police Services (DPS) field units. The incumbent acts as the first point of contact to the public; provides excellent customer service and responds professionally courteously and empathetically to persons in various states of mind.

Answers and screens incoming calls to the police department which involves conversing with crime victims witnesses and members of the public to elicit and record pertinent information.
Operates police department and other emergency communications equipment to dispatch officers to calls for service critical incidents and emergencies; enters and retrieves data for police reports activity logs and criminal information.
Utilizes automated dispatch and law enforcement systems and databases to enter research and retrieve information and provides support to other public safety and community service functions including parking and access services.
Monitors security and fire alarm systems coordinates responses and performs data entry and RIMS Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) entry; monitors fire and intrusion alarms; periodically monitors the campus CCTV system for unusual or suspicious activity; responds to CCTV alerts actively monitors observed activity and dispatches resources as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

*NOTE: To view the full position description including all of the required qualifications copy and paste this link into your browser: school diploma or equivalent. Typically requires one year of fulltime verifiable experience using a switchboard and twoway radio communication system in a law enforcement or comparable agency within the last ten years.

Applicants must have completed or be able to attend and successfully complete the Police Officers Standards and Training (POST) Dispatcher Course.

Applicants who do not possess a POST Dispatcher Certificate will be required to pass a written test related to essential dispatching skills. Additionally incumbents must successfully pass a POST background investigation physical and psychological examinations drug testing and related requirements.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Typical knowledge of: legal codes requirements procedures and techniques for receiving complaints and calls for service and for dispatching and communicating with campus officers in the field; public safetyrelated agencies and the respective communication protocols; and geographical layout. Typical knowledge of and ability to use applicable computerized and automated dispatch and law enforcement systems and databases to enter research and retrieve data as necessary.
Ability and specialized skills to: effectively and phonetically use the English language; speak clearly and concisely; follow oral and written instructions; transfer information accurately; handle a wide range of interpersonal interactions effectively; learn the use of applicable automated dispatch and law enforcement systems and databases; learn standard broadcasting procedures and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules regarding law enforcement radio transmissions; and effectively converse using police radio systems.
Ability to accurately evaluate information and situations and make appropriate decisions in routine nonroutine and emergency situations; independently respond and act quickly; read maps and floor plans to provide directions to officers in the field; accurately interpret written policies follow oral and written instructions and transfer information.
Provide clear and concise verbal directions quickly and accurately; present and summarize information in a variety of written formats using clear and concise language; establish and maintain effective working relationships interact with all members of the campus community and general public and maintain composure in highly stressful situations or when dealing with difficult individuals; and ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.

Pay Benefits & Work Schedule

The university offers an excellent benefits package including but not limited to: medical dental vision retirement & savings tuition waiver and more.
Classification: Police Dispatcher / 8800 / 1
The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $4961 $6288 per month dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $3680 $6609 per month.
HOURS: Full Time; Shift rotates and includes evenings holidays and/or weekends.
This is a Regular position with a oneyear probationary period.
No content is listed in the posting regarding telecommuting

General Information

This job opening has been reposted and will remain OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
This position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU. The selected candidate must pass a fingerprint clearance (LiveScan).
A POST background check (including a criminal records check) psychological exam and medical exammust be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
The person holding this position may be considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
In accordance with the California State University (CSU) OutofState Employment Policy the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSUrelated work outside of California.
Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To submit an application and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process please visit this link: CSU recommends that faculty staff and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARSCoV2 the virus that causes COVID19 and that all individuals who access any inperson program or activity (on or offcampus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age medical condition and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity religion or religious creed nationality age gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation genetic information medical condition marital status veteran or military status and disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who selfdisclose by contacting Recruitment Services at.

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