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Relief Police Dispatcher (Temporary Employee Pool)

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Relief Police Dispatcher (Temporary Employee Pool)
Union Level
Department Public Safety
Campus Stockton
Posting Number 201303149P
Full or Part Time Part Time
Number of Months 12
Work Schedule
Work performed on a 24/7 operation, weekends, and nights.

This is a temporary non-benefit eligible position.
Position End Date
Open Date 12/22/2022
Close Date 03/22/2023
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants

For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University
Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.
External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.
Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose
Responsible for receiving and transmitting routine and emergency telephone and radio messages. Viewing camera surveillance systems and identifying issues important to the department’s mission.
Essential Functions
  • Answers emergency telephone requests for police, fire and medical emergencies.
  • Dispatches police, required equipment, or arranges for response from other departments, as appropriate.
  • Maintains radio communication with University police units and for maintaining logs of the activities of each officer.
  • Maintains various departmental files including criminal records and confidential files.
  • Assists in training new dispatchers.
  • Performs a variety of clerical and typing work.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or requested.


University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritizes policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty and staff.
Minimum Qualifications
  • High School Diploma, or G.E.D.
  • One (1) month of experience working in an office setting.
  • Ability to type 40 words per minute.
  • Must pass a complete police background investigation.
Preferred Qualifications
Skills/Knowledge and Expertise:
  • Basic computer skills in Windows operating system, Microsoft Word and MS Excel.
  • Ability to retain and read maps street, building, and compass directions.
  • Ability to research and gather information from telephone interviews.
  • Effectively communicate over telephone and radio equipment.
  • Ability to condense lengthy information into coherent communication.
  • Knowledge in the use of surveillance cameras, radios and other communication systems and equipment.
  • Ability to think and act quickly in emergency situations.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks.
  • Positive attitude, proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion.
  • Successful completion of a POST Basic Dispatch Certificate. Applicants hired without this certificate will be required to complete certificate within one (1) year of hire.
  • Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
  • Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
  • Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must successfully complete a background investigation, which shall include a background screening, pre-employment physical, and a psychological screening.

Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using computer keyboard and phone. Occasional standing, walking climbing stairs, bending, stooping and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
Work performed on a 24/7 operation, weekends and nights.

Valid driver’s license required. Incumbent must also be able to meet the University’s fleet rules and be eligible to drive for University business. The University and its insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.
Hiring Range $24.00 - $26.00 per hour. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Background Check Statement

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
AA/EEO Policy Statement

University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have at least one (1) month of experience working in an office setting?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Are you able to type at least forty (40) words per minute?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Pacific participates in federal healthcare programs. As such, a required part of the hiring process is to verify that potential employees have not been excluded from participating in federal programs for mandatory exclusions (including for fraud, controlled substances crimes, patient abuse or neglect, or other program-related crimes) or for other permissive exclusions by the Office of Inspector General. A "Yes" response would be considered disqualifying. Please answer the following question accordingly: Have you received notice that you are under review for possible exclusion from any federal programs (including Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal healthcare program)?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Pacific participates in federal healthcare programs. As such, a required part of the hiring process is to verify that potential employees have not been excluded from participating in federal programs for mandatory exclusions (including for fraud, controlled substances crimes, patient abuse or neglect, or other program-related crimes) or for other permissive exclusions by the Office of Inspector General. A "Yes" response would be considered disqualifying. Please answer the following question accordingly: Are you currently excluded from participation in federal programs (including Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal healthcare program)?
    • Yes
    • No
  6. * How did you first learn about this employment opportunity?
    • University of the Pacific Website
    • Asianlife.com
    • Blackperspective.com
    • CentralValleyJobs.com
    • Craigslist
    • Dice.com
    • Higheredjobs.com
    • Hispanic-Jobs.com
    • Indeed.com
    • Insidehighered.com
    • LinkedIn
    • Lgbtconnect.com
    • Metrochamber.org
    • Monster.com
    • Thelaa.org
    • SimplyHired.com
    • Workplacediversity.com
    • Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U)
    • Chronicle of HIgher Education
    • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
    • EDUCAUSE
    • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
    • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium - Northern California (NorCal HERC)
    • Modesto Bee
    • Pacific Employee
    • Personal Referral
    • Professional or Association Listserv
    • Publication or website from a professional organization
    • Sacramento Bee
    • San Francisco Chronicle
    • Stockton Record
    • Agency Referral
    • Other Online Job Board

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
  1. Other Document