POLICE DISPATCHER I

Police Dispatcher I Department: University Police Department Job # 559101 First Review Date: July 21, 2026 Open Until Filled At Cal Poly Humboldt, bold hearts and open minds shape the future. Founded in 1913, Cal Poly Humboldt began as a small college for teachers. Today Humboldt has grown into a comprehensive university with rigorous science and liberal arts programs. Designated a polytechnic in 2022, Cal Poly Humboldt provides hands-on, impactful educational opportunities that lead to meaningful, measurable outcomes for the individual, for the state, and the world. Cal Poly Humboldt is proud to have more than 6,000 students of all backgrounds spread across 61 majors, 13 graduate programs, and 4 credential programs — all of whom contribute passion and creativity within their fields and set the stage for a future grounded in equity and sustainability. Hands-on learning, inspired teaching, ground-breaking research, and thought-provoking creative activity happen daily at Humboldt. Finding a better future is a task for the bold and open, the down-to-earth and visionary. Cal Poly Humboldt strives to cultivate these qualities in leaders, innovators, and scholars in every field. As part of the California State University (CSU) system, Cal Poly Humboldt is part of one of the nation’s largest and most impactful public university systems, where education, innovation, and service create meaningful change for California and beyond. See what it’s like to work at the CSU—watch our video and imagine your future at Cal Poly Humboldt. (Job # 559101) Police Dispatcher I 12 Month, CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,611 – $6,718 per month (Step 1- Step 20), Anticipated Hiring Salary: $4,611 per month (Step 1). Final salary placement is commensurate with experience, internal equity, and budget considerations. This is a full-time, benefited, non-exempt, 12-month pay plan, regular position, with a one-year probationary period in the University Police Department. This position comes with a premium benefits package that includes outstanding vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, voluntary pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, a fee waiver education program, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and 15 paid holidays per year. Additional benefits information can be found at https://www.humboldt.edu/hr/employee-benefits . Position Summary Under the general supervision of the Police Lieutenant, the Police Dispatcher receives emergency and non-emergency calls from the public or other agencies, maintains effective and efficient communications, and dispatches police personnel following prescribed procedures. The position is also responsible for basic records maintenance and distribution. Job duties must be performed quickly, clearly & accurately. Key Responsibilities Dispatching – 60% Answers incoming telephone calls (including 911 and TDD calls for fire, medical, police or other emergency services), receives initial information for calls for service, evaluates and prioritizes calls for proper dispatch and disposition. Dispatches police units in accordance with established procedures and policies using a computerized dispatch system. Maintains constant radio contact with all personnel in the field and responds to any information or support needs. Accounts for location and status of all units and properly records any information associated with field calls. Monitors radio traffic of other police and fire agencies and campus departments such as Housing & Plant Operations. Responds to all persons at the public counter to take initial reports or calls for service and to answer general questions regarding the campus, parking or police procedures, found property, Live Scan, etc. Provides general information and referral services to the campus, especially outside of normal business hours. Makes inquiries and enters a variety of records into the CLETS database, NCIC and CLEWS systems, incl…

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