Police Dispatcher, University Police Department

Police Dispatcher, University Police Department

Base pay range: $4,611 - $6,718 per month

The University Police Department is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for the university community of Cal State San Marcos. The department provides a 24‑hour communication center staffed by Police Dispatchers. Police Dispatchers perform initial caller interrogation to determine the appropriate level of service needed in emergency situations and allocate appropriate personnel and resources to incidents. They initiate fire, medical, and non‑emergency responses and coordinate with allied agencies.

Dispatchers report to the Lieutenant and work under the direction of the Police Sergeant.

This full‑time, non‑exempt position is eligible for permanent status after successful completion of the probationary period. It includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays.

• Perform initial caller interrogation to determine the appropriate level of service.
• Allocate personnel and resources to incidents.
• Initiate fire, medical, and non‑emergency responses.
• Coordinate responses with allied agencies.
• Report to the Lieutenant and work under the direction of the Police Sergeant.

This position is open until filled.

Applicants requiring accommodation during the application or testing process due to a disability should notify the Office of Human Resources at  or email hr.

Following a conditional offer, satisfactory completion of a background check, including criminal records check, is required prior to employment.

Candidate must pass a pre‑employment medical examination and drug screen.

The position holder is a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083.

California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

California State University San Marcos is not a sponsoring agent for staff or management positions (i.e., H1‑B visas).

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 days.