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Police Dispatcher

The California State University
San José
Full-time

Job Summary

The Police Dispatcher is an entry level, uniformed non-sworn, support position for the University Police Department. Under general supervision of the Dispatch and Communications Manager or the watch commander, the Police Dispatcher will perform a variety of specialized support duties within the Police Communication Center.

Support duties may include : communication’s dispatching and public counter duties; providing clerical, records and technical support services including operating a centralized computer-aided dispatch (CAD), 9-1-1 and other non-emergency phones, and monitoring campus alarms.

The Police Dispatcher is responsible for maintaining effective and accurate communications between campus law enforcement, the public and other allied agencies.

The Police Dispatcher I records and dispatches routine and emergency information promptly, clearly and accurately. Regular use of judgment and discretion is necessary to set priorities, assess the importance of information and react quickly and effectively.

The Police Dispatcher will perform a variety of specialized support duties within the Police Communications Center. The Police Dispatcher is required to work rotating shifts which includes nights, weekends and holidays.

Overtime maybe required.

2024-2025 UPD Hiring Drive

$5,000 Signing Bonus, inquire for details email Debra Aguilar at

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents :

  • Resume
  • Letter of Interest
  • Certificates
  • All applicants must apply within the specified application period : January 18, 2024 through February 4, 2024 . This position is open until filled;

however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information

University Personnel

and questions may be sent to

The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming.

The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for the three most recent calendar years.

A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at .

The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus.

A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at

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