Public Safety Dispatcher
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High school or equivalentMinimum Experience: 6 - 12 monthsMinimum Field of Expertise: Experience in related field. Ability to type 30 net words per minute.
Requirements
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Related Undergraduate Study and previous switchboard or radio communications experience preferred.
Working knowledge of two-way radio communications procedures.
General knowledge of campus and surrounding area geography.
Experience in an emergency dispatch communications center, law enforcement dispatch, high volume call center, or related environment.
Ability to effectively use a phonetic alphabet, speak clearly and concisely, follow oral and written instructions, transfer information accurately, handle a wide range of interpersonal interactions effectively and learn to use applicable automated dispatch and law enforcement systems and databases.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Valid CA driver's license required. Position will participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Pull Notice System. A copy of DMV record will be required as a final condition of employment. For more information please visit the policy website.
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What We Offer
~1 min readThe hourly rate for this position is $ 29.02. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer alignment, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
Minimum Education: High school or equivalentMinimum Experience: 6 - 12 months
Minimum Field of Expertise: Experience in related field. Ability to type 30 net words per minute. Working knowledge of computer input and retrieval functions.
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- November 15, 2026
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