​Either I

Six months of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Public Safety Operator, CHP.

Or II

One year of experience in dispatching work involving the operation of radio communications equipment; or as an operator of a telephone switchboard or console.

Or III

Two years of experience involving a substantial amount of telephone contact or three years of direct contact with the public or other employees. Such experience must involve the responsibility to perform numerous tasks simultaneously or progressively responsible experience in a field requiring decision-making ability and the exercise of judgment. (Thirty semester or 45 quarter units of college level courses may be substituted for one year of the required experience.) (NOTE: If substituting college level courses for required experience, applications must contain the following information on all courses completed: Title; semester or quarter credits; name of institution; and completion date. Evidence of completion of required course work must be attached to the application at the time of filing [i.e., copy of transcript.] Applications received without this information will be rejected.)

 Or IV

Successful completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units of college level courses. (Persons who will complete the required units during the current semester/quarter will be admitted to the examination, but they must produce evidence of successful completion of the units before they may be considered eligible for appointment.)  (NOTE: Applications must contain the following information on all courses completed: Title; semester or quarter credits; name of institution; and completion date. Evidence of completion of required course work must be attached to the application at the time of filing [i.e., copy of transcript.] Applications received without this information will be rejected.)

  Or V

Successful completion of the POST Certified Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Course and six months of experience involving a substantial amount of direct and/or telephone public contact. (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your POST certificate to your application.)

​Special Requirement:

 Ability to type at a speed of not less than 40 words per minute; and a satisfactory record as a law-abiding citizen. (NOTE: This classification requires a net typing speed of 40 words per minute. If you are successful in the written test, you will be required to ​present an official typing certificate that meets or exceeds the standard prior to being considered for hire from the employment list. Additionally, possession of a typing certificate does not preclude being tested on site to verify your typing speed and accuracy.)

​Special Personal Characteristics:

Consistently reports to work on time with a minimum of absences. Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, overtime and at unusual hours is required; has emotional stability and even temperament; willingness and initiative to take independent action; performs tasks accurately; positive attitude; adapts to shifting demands of the job; performs effectively under stress and time pressure; tolerates a confined work space with sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods; shows interest in serving the public; shows respect and consideration for others; maintains confidentiality of information; works productivity without supervision; dependable; self-motivated; mature; and a team-player.

​Special Physical Characteristic:

Normal hearing.

​Drug Testing Requirement:

Applicants for positions in this classification are required to pass a drug screening test. (The drug screening test will be waived for employees who are currently in a designated "sensitive" classification for which drug testing is required under State Personnel Board Rule 213)

​For additional information, contact the CHP at:

1-888-4A CHP JOB (1-888-422-4756)
TT/TDD 1-800-735-2929 EOE/ADA or by emailing us.

For upcoming exams:

Speak with a recruiter at 1-888-422-4756
or visit the State Personnel Board website.