Police Dispatcher

Police Dispatcher

Foothill-De Anza Community College District

Salary: $5,831.21 - $7,812.35 Monthly

Job Type: Full Time - Classified

Job Number: 25-132

Location: District, CA

Department: District Police

Closing: Continuous

Initial Review Date: 2026-06-05

The role includes two openings: one for the day shift and one for the night shift.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, receives, prioritizes, and responds to routine and emergency incoming telephone and voice radio calls as it relates to campus police, fire, and medical assistance; if an emergency call, secures information as to exact location; and related duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL FUNCTIONS

• Receives and evaluates public safety and emergency calls...
• Dispatches public safety emergency units...
• Operates computer, telephone, Computer Aided Dispatch system (CAD)...

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Equivalent to the completion of twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by college-level coursework in law enforcement AND one (1) year experience with a public safety organization.

Licenses and Certifications: A California POST Dispatcher Certificate or satisfactory completion of POST required dispatch training completed within six (6) months of appointment.