Campus Safety Dispatcher percent - Campus Safety - Central Services​/Modesto Junior College

Yosemite Community College District

Campus Safety Dispatcher 40% - Campus Safety - Central Services/Modesto Junior College

Salary: Range 24 – $1,580 – $2,017  Classified Salary Schedule)

Appointments are hired at the first step of the range. The second step is paid after the first year of satisfactory service with subsequent steps annually thereafter to a maximum sixth step.

Closing Date:
Monday, January 12th, 2026 at 11:59pm

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Under general supervision, performs dispatching and office administrative duties in support of campus security operations; receives various security‑related campus information by telephone, radio and/or other sources; contacts and dispatches security personnel to campus areas; contacts emergency responder agencies when needed; provides information to students, staff, visitors and outside agencies regarding areas of assignment; performs a variety of office administrative duties; and performs related work as assigned.

This is a full working level class within the Yosemite Community College District (YCCD). Positions in this class perform journey level dispatching and clerical duties in support of campus security operations.

Incumbents in this class receive general supervision, working alone on routine or regular work assignments and checking with a supervisor on non‑routine assignments or when in doubt as to the correct procedures to follow.

An incumbent in this class does not directly lead or supervise other full‑time employees, but may assign, direct and/or monitor the work of subordinate full‑time, part‑time, and/or student employees on a project or assignment basis.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The knowledge and ability requirements are representative of essential duties. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Operations, services and activities of a centralized dispatching center.
• Techniques of questioning for both emergency and non‑emergency calls.
• Dispatching techniques with use of radio system for communicating and receiving information.
• Basic security procedures and practices as applied to a college campus.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping, security and dissemination.
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
• Standardized Disaster Response Procedures
• Federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations pertaining to the functions of the position.

• Perform campus security dispatching.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records and prepare clear and concise reports.
• Interact with college community and visitors in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Prioritize situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action.
• Work under pressure, exercise good judgment and make sound decisions in emergency situations.
• React calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Effectively communicate and elicit information from upset or irate callers.
• Operate 9‑1‑1, radio transmitting and other dispatching systems.
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision and during irregular work hours.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and radio.
• Interpret and apply pertinent policies, procedures, laws, codes and regulations.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Any combination of education, experience and/or training that would likely provide the above‑required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. Typical background patterns that would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities are:

• Education:
  
  Possession of a High School diploma or GED.
• Completio…