Community College Police Dispatcher

Community College Police Dispatcher

Santa Monica College is seeking a Community College Police Dispatcher. This position involves a variety of dispatcher and clerical duties, including receiving and prioritizing emergency and non-emergency calls, monitoring alarm signals and security cameras, and dispatching calls to college police personnel. The position will work 40 hours per week, 12 months per year, and may include regular weekend assignments.

Salary: $65,592.00 - $79,716.00 Annually

Location: SMC Main Campus, 1900 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica 90405, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: CCPD26

Department: Student Affairs

Division: Police

Opening Date: 06/04/2026

Closing Date: 6/25/2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana

In an effort to address budget shortfalls and ensure the long-term financial health of the College, the Board of Trustees has approved cost saving measures for the 2026-27 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. These measures consist of:

• One unpaid furlough day per month for classified staff, which approximately amounts to a 5% salary reduction.
• Freezes in step advancement that will halt salary advancement for at least one year.

The posted salary for this role does not reflect the one unpaid furlough day per month that will take effect on July 1, 2026. Please note that the District will continue to offer fully paid health, dental and vision benefits for employees and their eligible dependents.

Why Work at SMC? At SMC, you will work beside a diverse group of individuals who leverage their combined talents and passions to accomplish something great. No matter what department you are in, or what job you have, your contributions will be critical to helping our students fulfill their dreams.

Some details about us:

• We are currently the number one transfer college to UCLA, USC, the University of California system, and Loyola Marymount University.
• We are dedicated to sustainable practices and are accessible via environmentally-friendly transportation options, including the Expo Line and Big Blue Bus.
• We are one of the select community colleges in California approved to award a Bachelor's degree. SMC currently awards a Bachelor's degree in Interaction Design.

Please visit to learn more about us and why we are Proud to Be SMC!

Benefits: We value our employees as people, and recognize the value of work-life balance, the health of you and your family, and professional development. We offer a variety of benefits and perks to support new members of our team, including:

• 18 paid holidays*
• 12 paid vacation days*
• 12 paid illness days*
• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision-care coverage (including eligible dependents)
• Free mental health support through the Employee Assistance Service for Education (EASE) program.
• Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CALPERS)
• 5% increase in base pay for every 5 years worked with SMC, up to 40 years of service (suspended for the 2026-2027 fiscal year by the Board of Trustees).
• Waived tuition fees for classes taken at Santa Monica College.
• Reimbursement for related classes, conferences or workshops to empower your professional development.
• Free Big Blue Bus access and monthly incentives for eligible employees through the Sustainable Transportation Incentive Program
• CSEA Chapter 36 Union Membership Option

*Benefits, holidays, vacation, and illness days listed above assume a 40-hours per week, 12-months per year schedule. Benefits, vacation and illness days are prorated for other work schedules.

Salary Placement New Employees: Generally, new employees start at the first step on the salary schedule. A new permanent classified employee may request a higher salary placement based on recruitment issues and/or additional training and experience which greatly exceeds the minimum requirements. Please note that salary placement above the third step requires additional approvals by Santa Monica College executive staff.

Current Employees: Upon promotion, the new salary for a current, permanent employee is based on Merit Rule 12.2.7. In accordance with this rule, employees are entitled to at least a one-step (5%) salary increase, and may be eligible for advanced step placement in accordance with established criteria.

About the Selection Process All qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process for this recruitment and will include the following:

• PART I: Written Exam - POST Entry-Level Dispatcher Selection Test Battery (PELDSTB POST Dispatcher Test) – PASS/FAIL
• PART II: Qualifications Appraisal Interview (QAI) – 100% of overall score

Candidates must be successful on all test parts to be placed on the eligibility list. The eligibility list created from this recruitment will be used to fill any vacancies that occur during the six-month life of the eligibility list, including full-time and/or part-time, permanent and/or temporary positions.

This position is eligible for Veteran's Preference (Attach DD214). Santa Monica College reserves the right to modify the stated examination components and weight prior to the administration of any examination. Background Investigation Candidates will be required to pass an extensive background investigation prior to appointment which includes a final interview, polygraph, psychological evaluation, and a medical examination. Making a false statement or omitting a statement as to any material fact on an application will result in your disqualification.

Communication for this recruitment will be via e-mail. You must check your e-mail on a regular basis to be informed of your status for this recruitment.

The Santa Monica Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants for employment, as well as District employees, shall have full and equal access to employment opportunity. No person shall be subjected to unlawful discrimination in any program or activity of the District. The District's Board Policy 3120 (Equal Employment Opportunity and Nondiscrimination in Employment) may be accessed at: (Download PDF reader).

Equity Statement Santa Monica College encourages candidates that are equity-minded to apply. SMC is a minority-serving, Hispanic-serving institution. We actively seek to attract candidates from minority groups that value equity, diversity, and inclusion. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are built into the culture at SMC, and are an essential component of the work that we do. SMC is committed to racial and socioeconomic diversity as it is a reflection of our student population and we strive to hire candidates that share this commitment.