Public Safety Dispatcher, California Highway Patrol

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: 10/10/2026

Under the direction of a Public Safety Dispatch Supervisor I, duties include operating radio console, transmit and receive radio traffic; document information in CAD or on cards; dispatch appropriate personnel and resources; answer both emergency and non-emergency calls from officers, public, media and allied agencies; use of computer equipment, access information, enter and update various data bases; monitor and utilize communications related equipment;

maintain related logs and files; use maps and manuals to access information; sitting/standing for prolonged periods of time.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement
.

Chico Communications Center PSD's are on the 03/12 Alternate Workweek, with seniority sign-ups for shift selection and regular days off.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER, CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL

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:

Multiple

Work Location:

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

California Highway Patrol
Chico Communications Center
413 Southgate Ave.
Chico, CA 95928

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.

• 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:

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified before appointment. To satisfy the minimum qualification requirement with education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for initial review. Original diplomas or official, sealed transcripts will be required before the start date. Applicants with foreign transcript(s)/degree(s) must provide a third-party transcript/degree credential evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

A motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills and the willingness and ability to provide essential services to the…