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The University Police Department is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for the university community of Cal State San Marcos. The department provides a 24-hour communication center staffed by Police Dispatchers. Police Dispatcher performs initial caller interrogation to determine the appropriate level of service needed in emergency situations and allocates appropriate personnel and resources to incidents. The dispatcher initiates fire medical emergency and non-emergency responses and response is provided by allied agencies. The dispatcher reports to the Lieutenant and will be under the lead direction of the Police Sergeant.
Position Summary
Police Dispatcher
This is a full time non-exempt position which will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period.
This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits including medical dental vision life and disability insurances retirement (CalPERS) tuition waiver vacation and sick addition 14 paid holidays are offered each year; 13 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year.
A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by visiting our Benefits Portal.
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $3680 - $4500 per month
CSU Classification Salary Range: $3680 - $6609 per month
California State University San Marcos
A mid-size university located in San Diegos vibrant North County we are dedicated to service innovation leadership and student success. We have an attentive faculty and state-of-the-art facilities which offer our students hundreds of opportunities to learn lead play and serve.
California State University San Marcos is a new kind of university pushing the boundaries of innovation to prepare tomorrows leaders build stronger communities and solve pressing issues.
Cutting-edge research meets hands-on application at our campus and in the real world.
Application Process
This position is open until filled.
Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or testing process due to a disability recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/CA Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) should notify the Office of Human Resources at or e-mail: .
Supplemental Information
The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 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. The systemwide CSU Vaccination Policy can be reviewed at Questions should be sent to the Office of Human Resources at
Following a conditional offer of employment satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records check) is required prior to beginning employment. Any offer of employmentrescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Must successfully meet and pass a pre-employment medical examination and drug screen.
The person holding this position is 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 Revised July 21 2017 as a condition of employment.
California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age physical or mental disability gender or sex genetic information gender identity gender expression marital status medical condition nationality race or ethnicity religion or religious creed sexual orientation and veteran or military status.
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found at State University San Marcos is not a sponsoring agent for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B visas).
Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 days.
Full-Time