Public Safety Dispatcher

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Location:

Santa Cruz |

Employment Type:

Full Time

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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; interviews conducted and hires made as needed. This job opening will remain OPEN until filled. We're accepting applications after Initial Review Date (IRD).

The IRD for this job is:
07-25-2025

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

The Police Department is responsible for maintaining a public safety environment that supports the University's mission of education, research, and public service, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Under the general supervision of the Records & Communications Manager, the incumbent staffs the Public Safety Dispatch Center, operating as a primary point of contact for life or property emergencies and general police, fire, and Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) transit services.

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This position is located in the Police Department. The Police Department is responsible for maintaining a public safety environment, which supports the University's mission of education, research, and public service, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Under the general supervision of the Records & Communications Manager, the incumbent staffs the Public Safety Dispatch Center, operating as a primary point of contact for life or property emergencies and general police, fire, and Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) transit services.

Budgeted Salary: $42.34 - $46.66/hour. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.

Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information:

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week:
  Mon-Sun, 3-4 Days/week, 12 hours/day
• Shift Includes:
  Evening, Night, Swing Shift, Weekend, Holidays and Critical Incidents

Employee Classification: Career appointment

Job End Date: None

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation: CX, Clerical Unit

Job Code Classification: PUBL SFTY DISPATCHER (005216)

Travel: Up to 25% of the time

70% - Radio Dispatching & Emergency Services

• Incumbent provides emergency radio dispatching and telephone services to the campus, emergency services, Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) transit service drivers, Disability Van Service (DVS), CHARTER Services, and Transit Supervisors. The incumbent receives and transmits information by two-way radio and phone (including 9-1-1 calls, "blue light" emergency phones