PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCH SUPERVISOR I (Public Safety Dispatch Supervisor I California Highway Patrol)

California Highway Patrol · San Diego County

Salary: $5,819 – $8,012 per month

Closes: 2026-11-14T00:00:00.000Z

Job description and requirements

Job Description and Duties Under the direction of the Public Safety Dispatch Supervisor II, the Public Safety Dispatch Supervisor I (PSDS I) provides supervision for the Public Safety Dispatchers; responsible for appropriate coverage on the dispatch floor; monitor and manage critical incidents, provide directions and assistance; responsible for training dispatch personnel and establishing training needs and guidelines; prepare probationary and annual performance appraisals; prepare monthly evaluations and quality assurance reviews, citizens' complaints, injury and illness reports; accountable for daily and monthly payroll paperwork; participates in pre-employment interviews; and other duties as assigned. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. 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: https://chp2go.sharepoint.com/sites/Starpoint/Forms/shared%20documents/loadforms/Chp220N.pdf • 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: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/GeneralInfo/TypingCertification.aspx. • The CHP utilizes their own Public Safety Dispatch Supervisor I certification list. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the Public Safety Dispatch Supervisor I classification to be eligible to take the examination. To obtain certification list eligibility, please view the examination bulletin link at https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Search/ExamSearch.aspx and follow all instructions. In addition to applying for the examination, applicants MUST submit an application to this Job Control to be considered for the position. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Excellent attendance, punctuality and dependability; excellent inter-personal and situational leadership skills; wrioting and time management skills; ability to be assertive during high stress situations; ability to understand and follow directions; work independently as well as part of a team.
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Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Public Safety Dispatch Supervisor II, the Public Safety Dispatch Supervisor I (PSDS I) provides supervision for the Public Safety Dispatchers; responsible for appropriate coverage on the dispatch floor; monitor and manage critical incidents, provide directions and assistance; responsible for training dispatch personnel and establishing training needs and guidelines; prepare probationary and annual performance appraisals; prepare monthly evaluations and quality assurance reviews, citizens' complaints, injury and illness reports; accountable for daily and monthly payroll paperwork; participates in pre-employment interviews; and other duties as assigned.

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

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: https://chp2go.sharepoint.com/sites/Starpoint/Forms/shared%20documents/loadforms/Chp220N.pdf
  • 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: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/GeneralInfo/TypingCertification.aspx.
  • The CHP utilizes their own Public Safety Dispatch Supervisor I certification list. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the Public Safety Dispatch Supervisor I classification to be eligible to take the examination. To obtain certification list eligibility, please view the examination bulletin link at https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Search/ExamSearch.aspx and follow all instructions. In addition to applying for the examination, applicants MUST submit an application to this Job Control to be considered for the position.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Excellent attendance, punctuality and dependability; excellent inter-personal and situational leadership skills; wrioting and time management skills; ability to be assertive during high stress situations; ability to understand and follow directions; work independently as well as part of a team.

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Regional hiring context

There are 52 current state openings in San Diego County, including this position.

Application timeline

Applications close in 10 days, on November 14, 2026.

Posting history

This posting appears on CalCareers. CA Public Jobs first observed it on October 16, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.

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