Community College Police Dispatcher

Community College Police Dispatcher

Santa Monica College

Salary: $65,592.00 - $79,716.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: CCPD26

Location: SMC Main Campus, 1900 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica 90405, CA

Closing: 6/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Under supervision, the Community College Police Dispatcher performs a variety of dispatcher and clerical duties, by receiving and prioritizing all emergency and non-emergency telephone calls made to Campus Police and by monitoring alarm signals and security cameras.

Examples of Duties

• Receives, screens, prioritizes and records incoming and outgoing emergency and non-emergency police calls using police telephones, computer generated calls for services and radio communication equipment.
• Dispatches calls to college police personnel using appropriate police codes, and requests additional assistance as needed from local police and/or fire agencies; refers non-law enforcement matters to appropriate college personnel.
• Uses a computer aided dispatch system to input data regarding calls, alarms, and observations to ensure immediate and correct police response.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirement: Graduation from high school or equivalent. Successful completion of 30 units or the equivalent of college level coursework in communications or criminal justice is desirable.

Experience Requirement: Six months of recent experience involving heavy public contact and working with computers. Recent experience performing radio dispatching and call center duties is desirable.