Salary : $133,078.40 - $161,948.80 Annually
Location : Campbell Police Department (100 N 1st St, Campbell), CA
Job Type: Regular - Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-026
Department: Police Department - Non-Sworn
Opening Date: 10/26/2026
Closing Date: 11/6/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Description The Campbell Police Department is recruiting for their next Communications Supervisor!Under direction, this positions supervises, directs, and participates in the activities of the Communications Bureau within the Services Division of the Police Department. This classification manages/supervises the Police and City communications center.
Example of Duties Typical duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Supervises, directs, schedules, coordinates and evaluates Communications Bureau employees;
- Maintains the inventory and arranges for maintenance of all communications equipment assigned to the user departments;
- Researches, prepares and recommends revisions to policies and procedures pertaining to areas of assigned responsibility;
- Develops, implements and enforces communications center policies, procedures and regulations;
- Assists in development, implementation and maintenance of City wide telecommunications system and departmental computer systems;
- Integrates new technology into existing systems;
- Assists in the preparation of the annual budget and monitors expenditures;
- Authorizes bills for payment;
- Prepares a variety of periodic and special reports;
- Identifies subordinates' training needs;
- Fills in as a Communications Dispatcher as required;
- May be required to work irregular hours, including weekends and holidays, and be on call; and
- Does related work as required.
Qualifications Education and Experience: - Equivalent to graduation from high school.
- College level course work in Business or Public Administration or Administration of Justice is desirable.
- Four years of progressively responsible public safety communications dispatch experience, plus at least one year of supervisory experience in communications preferred.
Knowledge of: - Basic operation of law enforcement communications functions;
- Applicable FCC rules and regulations;
- Principles and practices of supervision, training and personnel management;
- Communications, telecommunications and data processing systems and equipment;
- Computer assisted dispatch systems;
- E911 and PSAP operations;
- Operation of police automated systems.
Ability to: - Supervise and maintain an efficient, up to date communications system;
- Schedule, train, supervise and evaluate assigned personnel;
- Effectively use Police Department information systems;
- Think and act quickly in emergencies and judge people and solutions accurately;
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
- Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with City employees, the public and outside agency representatives;
- Exercise independent judgment and work with a minimum of supervision.
Possession of: Valid California Driver's License.
Supplemental Information Applications will be accepted through
5 p.m. on November 6, 2026. The most qualified applicants will be invited to an in-person oral panel interview, tentatively set for the week of November 30. The recruitment timeline is subject to change.
Please see City of Campbell's Summary of Benefits for more information:
01
Describe a situation in which you demonstrated leadership, addressed a challenging interpersonal or operational issue, or positively influenced others in a public safety environment. Explain your actions and the outcome.
02
Public safety communications continues to evolve through new technologies, operational procedures, and expanded responsibilities. Describe a time when you helped implement or adapt to a significant operational or technological change. What challenges did you encounter and how did you help other navigate the transition?
Required Question
