Every call you take has a profound effect on the safety and wellbeing of others
Be the Vital Link
The opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others doesn’t always require a uniform. A career as a Public Safety Dispatcher/Operator for the California Highway Patrol requires a desire to serve the public, attention to detail, the ability to think fast on your feet, and is an opportunity to make an impact in the lives of others.
Your voice matters. You are the eyes and the ears of the department. You are the vital link. Every call you take has a profound effect on the safety and wellbeing of first responders and the community.
If you are made for more and you can be the vital link between the community and our officers, the CHP wants you on our team. It’s time to join the best of the best and make a difference every day.
HOW TO BECOME A PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER
HOW TO BECOME A PUBLIC SAFETY OPERATOR
HOW TO BECOME A PUBLIC SAFETY OPERATOR
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about a day in the life of a CHP Dispatcher.
Why I Wear the Badge?
When you think of first responders, you probably picture paramedics, emergency and media technicians (EMTs), firefighters and police officers. But there's a first responder behind the scenes who handles things before those folks get involved: the 9-1-1 dispatcher.
Public Safety Telecommunicators
Want to see what it's like working as a dispatcher?
Check out our video for a small glimpse into their world!
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