Public Safety Dispatcher, California Highway Patrol

Public Safety Dispatcher

California Highway Patrol

JC-520071 - 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: 6/11/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)

Job Description and Duties

Duties include operating a radio console, transmit and receive radio traffic, document information in CAD or on cards, dispatch appropriate personnel and resources, answer emergency and non-emergency calls from the officers, public, media and allied agencies, use of computer equipment, access information, enter and update into various data bases, monitor and utilize communications related equipment, maintain related logs and files, sitting/standing for prolonged periods of time, work various shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime- as needed. Consistently report to work on time with a minimum of absences.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

STCC is on the 3/12 alternate work week with seniority signups. The communication center is located at the Stockton Area office.

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-520071

Position #(s):

...-960

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: 1

Work Location: San Joaquin County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

California Highway Patrol

Stockton Communications Center

2720 Wilcox Road

Stockton, CA 95215

The mission of the California Highway Patrol is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security. The California Highway Patrol 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.

Department Website:

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.

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:

This position requires the ability to type at a minimum speed designated on the Classification Specifications (link available in the minimum requirements section). You must obtain a valid typing certificate confirming your ability to meet the minimum typing speed prior to being hired. Additional information regarding acceptable typing tests:

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.

The CHP utilizes their own Public Safety Dispatcher certification list. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the Public Safety Dispatcher classification to be eligible to take the examination. To obtain certification list eligibility, please view the examination bulletin link and follow all instructions. In addition to applying for the examination, applicants MUST submit an application to this Job Control to be considered for the position.

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: 6/11/2026