Dispatcher II/III

About The Position

The Sheriff's Office is recruiting to fill positions with experienced Lateral Dispatchers at the Dispatcher II/III level. As a Dispatcher, you are responsible for monitoring, receiving, and dispatching routine and emergency radio communications to and from Sheriff's patrol units and other law enforcement or public safety agencies.

Responsibilities

• Securing and recording information as to the nature of a reported problem and identifying the exact location.
• Maintaining required logs of calls and incidents.
• Preparing reports, providing information and assistance to the public, and determining availability and location of patrol units to dispatch.

Requirements

• Education and Experience: Required - A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes: Sheriff's Dispatcher I: Graduation from high school or possession of a General Education Development (GED) Certificate. Work experience receiving information and simultaneously performing data entry is desirable. Sheriff's Dispatcher II: One year of relevant work experience, including the use of radio, telephonic, or automatic communication equipment. Sheriff's Dispatcher III: One year of experience as a Dispatcher II or equivalent.
• Licenses and Certificates: Sheriff's Dispatcher II: Must possess P.O.S.T. Public Safety Dispatcher certification at time of appointment. Sheriff's Dispatcher III: Must obtain a P.O.S.T. Communication Training Officer Certification within twelve months from date of appointment.

Qualifications

• Candidates must meet the medical requirements as provided in Rule 8.
• Candidates must have been employed by the other public agency within one year prior to the date of their application to the County.
• Candidates must have been appointed to the class in which they hold permanent status from an eligible list resulting from an open competitive or promotional examination which meets the standards of the County.

Skills

Effective communication, organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment are essential.

Benefits

Details on benefits will be provided upon hire.

Pay

Details on pay will be provided upon hire.

Schedule

Becoming an employee of the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office is a fantastic opportunity and we pride ourselves on hiring the most qualified candidates. While it is of the utmost importance for us to identify qualified candidates, equally important to this process is that our applicants have a clear, realistic understanding as to the requirements of the position in which they are applying.

How To Apply

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application. An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews. Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

Supplemental Information

This is a continuous recruitment; however, the posting can close at anytime without notice, therefore, prompt application is encouraged.

Other Conditions Of Employment

• Employees in this class will be required to work weekends, holidays and irregular hours.
• Character - Good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation, including a fingerprint and record check.
• Background Check - To accept a position with the Sheriff's Office, you must successfully complete a Sheriff's Background Investigation.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

Veteran's Preference Points

If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran's preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points. Click here for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit. Please note that Veteran’s credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection/promotion, pay, and job assignments. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors. In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)781-5959.