Police Communications and Records Specialist

About the Role

Under general supervision, performs clerical, administrative, and public safety dispatching duties for the District police department. Receives and responds to routine and emergency calls/requests for police, fire, medical, and related public safety services; dispatches District police officers to incidents; contacts, receives, maintains, and processes police reports, parking citations, and other records; provides information to the public in compliance with departmental policy and legal requirements.

Work Schedule: 40 hours/week, 12 months/year. Position may require non-standard hours (nights and weekends).

What You'll Do

• Receive and respond to routine and emergency calls/requests for police, fire, medical, and related public safety services; gather and provide information regarding the nature of the situation
• Dispatch District police officers to incidents and/or assist other responding agencies using radio, phone, or other dispatching equipment; access state and nationwide criminal justice data banks
• Monitor fire alarms and dispatch emergency staff as needed
• Maintain regular contact, status, and location of all police field units
• Receive and process parking and traffic citations and appeals; schedule District hearing dates
• Receive and process event and parking requests; issue and distribute parking permits
• Retrieve, review, and compile data on crime statistics, calls for service, parking citations, and other departmental activities
• Process found property information; notify and release property to owners
• Perform a variety of general office administrative support duties; establish and maintain departmental logs, records, and files, including confidential police records
• Provide department information and explain policies and procedures to employees, students, and the general public
• May send emergency notifications to the college community using the emergency phone paging system

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years of clerical or office administrative experience

Pay & Benefits

$4,791.89–$5,283.06/month starting salary (Step 1–Step 3 depending on education and experience). Full salary range: $4,791.89–$6,115.80/month (plus longevity where applicable).

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, flexible spending account, CalPERS/CalSTRS retirement, optional 403(b)/457(b), paid sick leave, vacation, and paid holidays.

Application Process

Required documents: Resume. Position open until filled; first review June 17, 2026.