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The City of San Jose is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of San Jose is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 408-535-1285, 711 (TTY), or via email at CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov. About the Department The San Jose Police Department (SJPD) is recruiting to fill the Police Communications Manager position in the Bureau of Administration (BOA) in the Communications Division, responsible for managing the answering and dispatching of emergency 9-1-1 calls. The Bureau of Administration (BOA) is one of four bureaus within the Police Department and is comprised of the Communications Division, Operations Support Services Division (OSSD), and the Training Division

The Communications Division is comprised of approximately 162.5 civilian employees, with a budget of $27 million. The city recently passed a bond measure for physical improvements of the Police Department's Communications Center. Potential challenges for the new Police Communications Manager include a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) upgrade; redistricting of police channels; implementing Next Generation 9-1-1 technologies; staffing issues including hiring and retention of employees; and implementing recommendations made by the Grand Jury and City Auditor

Position Duties Application & Recruitment Process The City of San Jose is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state, or local laws. The City of San Jose is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.

The final filling date is August 21, 2026 To be considered, please electronically submit your resume, cover letter, and a list of three professional references (references will not be contacted in the early stages of the recruitment) to: https://koffassociates.com/police-communications-manager/ For additional information, please contact: Recruitment Partner: Koff & Associates (koffassociates.com) Contact Person: Chelsea Freeman Phone: 510.570.3844 Email: chelsea_freeman@ajg.com Resumes will be screened based on the criteria outlined in this brochure. Candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be given preliminary interviews by the consultant. Koff & Associates, a Gallagher Company, will report the results to the City

The City will then select candidates to participate in panel interviews. Extensive reference and background checks will be completed on the selected candidate. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience Education: A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Public Administration, Human Resources Management, Criminal Justice, Public Communications, or other related field.

Experience: Six (6) years of police, fire, or emergency medical dispatching experience, including three (3) years of supervision experience equivalent to Supervising Public Safety Dispatcher or higher. Required Licensing (such as driver's license, certifications, etc.) POST Basic Dispatch Certificate preferred Additional Information: Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application

You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application.

If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. AI and the Hiring Process We recognize that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming part of daily life and can be a valuable tool for learning, research, and professional growth

We encourage candidates to use AI responsibly as a support in preparing application materials, live assessments, and interviews. However, we value authenticity, accuracy and truthfulness. Application responses and interview answers must reflect your own knowledge, skills, and experiences.

While AI can supplement preparation, it cannot replace the originality and judgment we look for in our employees. This ensures fairness, transparency, and equity for all applicants in the hiring process.