Public Safety Dispatcher, California Highway Patrol

Public Safety Dispatcher

California Highway Patrol

JC-519285 - Public Safety Dispatcher

PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER, CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL

$5,307.00 - $7,306.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 6/2/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)

Job Description and Duties

Operates voice radio in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by FCC and the California Highway Patrol. Relays All Points Bulletins to all mobile units. Operates radio/telephone and computer-aided transmitting and receiving equipment; selecting receivers and transmitters and adjusting volume controls; dispatching mobile units or other equipment to specific points as required; making requests for ambulances, tow trucks, fire-fighting, sheriff, police, allied agency units, and other emergency and non-emergency services as requested or required by officers in the field. Makes entries and inquiries into the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) as requested/required and communicates those messages as directed. Enters information regarding incarcerations, storages of vehicles, injuries and fatal traffic accidents on appropriate forms or into the California Highway Patrol (CHP) 144 system. Sends MIS messages, Amber Alerts and utilizes the Emergency Alert System (EAS) as required. ComTech GEM911 text to 9-1-1 system and disseminate information appropriately.

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Working Conditions

Fresno Communications Center Public Safety Dispatchers are on the 3/12 work schedule and on seniority shift sign-up.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER, CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-519285

Position #(s):

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Working Title: Public Safety Dispatcher

Classification: PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER, CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL

$5,307.00 - $7,306.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Fresno County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

California Highway Patrol

1380 East Fortune Avenue

Fresno, CA 93725

The mission of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security. The CHP offers challenging and exciting careers in the field of law enforcement. If you are interested in diversity, challenges, and opportunities, the CHP invites you to apply to become a part of our professional organization. We remain competitive and current with training and technology, keeping the citizens of California safe. We have many employment opportunities, and we invite you to look into the California Highway Patrol for your future.

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Special Requirements

The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.

The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

The position(s) require(s) a(n) Typing Certificate. You will be required to provide a copy of your certificate prior to being hired.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified before appointment. To satisfy the minimum qualification requirement with education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for initial review. Original diplomas or official, sealed transcripts will be required before the start date. Applicants with foreign transcript(s)/degree(s) must provide a third-party transcript/degree credential evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.

Incumbents currently in the classification who are eligible to transfer shall upload a completed and signed CHP 220N, Request for Transfer-Nonuniformed, form to this job control. The most senior same class transfer applicant who responds by the final filing date shall be selected. CHP 220N link:

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 6/2/2026