Public Safety Dispatcher California Highway Patrol

JC-531379

- Public Safety Dispatcher

PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER, CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL

$5,307.00 - $7,306.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date:

9/19/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Communications Infrastructure and Support Sectoin (CISS) has a Public Safety Dispatcher opening located at the California Highway Patrol Headquarters. This position is an instructor position within the Communications Training Program, and under the direction of a Public Safety Dispatch Supervisor I. The duties of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Participating in the research, development, design, review, and implementation of training curriculum, as well as appropriate training materials, manuals, guides, and other resources for the Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Course (PSDBC) Modules A and B, Communications Training Officer Course (CTOC), and Advanced Communications Training Officer Course (ACTOC)
  
• Provide support for gathering Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies and the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials accreditation standards from the communications centers
  
• Provide classroom instruction to communications personnel including, but not limited to cadets, guest users, allied agencies and field personnel as necessary
  
• Participating in research and analysis of new training information
  
• Participating in the evaluation of Communications Training Program (CTP), PSDBC, CTOC, and ACTOC effectiveness
  
• Working at local communications centers to retain perishable skills
  
• Work overtime at communications centers to supplement staffing, dependent upon command to command agreements
  
•  Two-to-four year commitment You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions Tolerates a confined workspace with prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing, and performs effectively under stress and time constraints. This position is considered an administrative assignment; consequently, only current CHP Public Safety Dispatcher will be considered for this assignment. The incumbent selected will be expected to meet the minimum 24 months duration of the assignment, and the normal maximum duration of 48 months in accordance with General Order (G. O.) 10.6, Field and Headquarters Assignments and Transfers Nonuniformed Employees. Extensions of Administrative Assignments may be granted. Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER, CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-531379

Position #(s): 388-048-1663-008

Working Title:

Public Safety Dispatcher

Classification:

PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER, CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL

$5,307.00 - $7,306.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of

Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time Department Information

California Highway Patrol Communications Infrastructure & Support Section (048)

601 North 7th Street,

Sacramento, CA 95811 The mission of the California Highway Patrol is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security. The California Highway Patrol offers challenging and exciting careers in the field of law enforcement. If you are interested in diversity, challenges, and opportunities, the CHP invites you to apply to become a part of our professional organization. We remain competitive and current with training and technology, keeping the citizens of California safe. We have many employment opportunities, and we invite you to look into the California Highway Patrol for your future.

Department Website:

https://www.chp.ca.gov

Special Requirements

The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.

The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

The position(s) require(s) a(n) Typing Certificate. You will be required to provide a copy of your certificate prior to being hired. This position requires the ability to type at a minimum speed designated on the Classification Specifications (link available in the minimum requirements section). You must obtain a valid typing certificate confirming your ability to meet the minimum typing speed prior to being hired. Additional information regarding acceptable typing tests: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/GeneralInfo/TypingCertification.aspx

• Applicants selected for interview will be required to provide a 20 minute oral presentation during the interview process.
• Questions regarding the contents of this Communications Network message may be directed to PSDS I Jeanne Espinoza at (916) 843-4283.

Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date:

9/19/2026