Police Dispatcher

University of South Florida Police Department – St. Petersburg Campus

 Join a team where your role truly matters.

 The USF Police Department at the St. Petersburg campus is seeking a Police
 Communications Specialist (Dispatcher) to support our campus community in a 24/7
 communications center. This position plays a critical role in officer safety,
 emergency response, and daily campus operations.

 Certified dispatchers are encouraged to apply, and training is available for
 qualified candidates new to the field.

 If you are looking for a professional environment with strong teamwork and a
 leadership team committed to continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply.

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- Compensation

 Salary Range: $43,000

Working at USF

 With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of
 the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a
 talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel
 in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and
 advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large
 employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our
 first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans,
 retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous
 leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

 About USF

 The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving
 approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St.
 Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News &
 World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S.
 News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical
 school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the
 Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top
 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research
 funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents,
 USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university
 generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I
 athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at
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 Compliance and Federal Notices

 This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

 Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

 The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not
 discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any
 characteristic protected by law.  The University maintains programs for
 protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all
 applicable federal and state laws.

 Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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 Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable
 accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least
 five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit
 the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations
 [https://] webpage
 for more information on requesting an accommodation during the
 application/interview process.

 Equal Employment Opportunity

 The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not
 discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any
 characteristic protected by law.  The University maintains affirmative action
 programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance
 with all applicable federal and state laws.  This job description does not
 constitute an employment contract.