Police Dispatcher

Police Dispatcher

Location:

School Police Services, 4100 Normal Street, San Diego, CA 92103.

Job  | Final date to receive applications:
Jun 30, 2026 11:59 PM (PST) | Starting Date:
To Be Determined.

The San Diego Unified School District seeks a Police Dispatcher to receive, evaluate, and act upon emergency and non‑emergency telephone and radio calls; dispatch and monitor appropriate personnel; monitor safety equipment; and maintain logs using a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system.

• Working
  
  Location:
  
  School Police Services, 4100 Normal Street, San Diego, CA 92103
• Work Schedule: 12 months per year, 40 hours per week
• Salary: Grade 022, POA Salary Schedule ($32.37–$43.38 per hour)
• Positions 20 hours per week or greater qualify for District‑paid health and wellness benefits.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) positions qualify for a 5% differential; candidate will be invited to a qualifying performance test.

• Three years of customer service experience in a demanding, fast‑paced environment requiring multitasking and independent judgment, OR a combination of training and experience equivalent to successful completion of the P.O.S.T. Certified Dispatcher Basic Academy.
• Recent paid civilian or military radio dispatching, public emergency information systems, or law enforcement experience is highly desirable.

• Pass a P.O.S.T. Certified Dispatcher Basic Academy within one year of employment.
• Complete the Communications Training Officer (CTO) program within 636 hours after beginning training.
• Typing/keyboarding certificate at a net, corrected speed of at least 30 words per minute.
• Pass a computerized skills assessment test.
• Clear background, polygraph, credit, chemical, medical, and psychological testing.

The San Diego Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Positions 20 hours per week or greater qualify for District‑paid health and wellness benefits for the employee and eligible dependents.