PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER

Humboldt Communications Center Pubilc Safety Dispatchers answer 9-1-1, Public, Allied Agency calls, as well as public inquiries. Public Safety Dispatchers provide radio communications to three Area offices and two resident post areas. Public Safety Dispatchers must be able to document information in a computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system accurately, quickly, and take the appropriate action on each call. This classification requires a net typing speed of 40 words per minute. Employees work various shifts, including weekends and holidays. Public Safety Dispatchers are often required to work overtime as needed, and consistently report to work on time with minimum absences.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

Humboldt Communications Center works a 3/12 alternate work week with seniority sign-ups. Office environment with a combination of natural and artificial lighting in a semi-secured office building. Cubicle type desks, shared work spaces.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER, CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:

JC-522420

Position #(s):

388-125-1663-003

Working Title:

PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER

Classification:

PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER, CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL $5,307.00 - $7,306.00 The Humboldt Communications Center dispatch employees receive an additional $300.00 recruitment and retention monthly pay differential. Part-time and intermittent employees shall receive a pro-rata share of the monthly differential based on the total number of hours worked within the monthly pay period.

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:

Humboldt County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information California Highway Patrol

Humboldt (125)

1656 Union Street

Eureka, CA 95501

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.
• 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. 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: 7/3/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification,…