PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER

Public Safety Dispatcher

The County of Yuba is actively recruiting to fill current vacancies and establish an employment list for the position of Public Safety Dispatcher within the Sheriff's Department. The incumbent receives 9-1-1 system sheriff, fire, medical emergency and rescue calls; dispatches sheriff, fire and medical personnel following established procedures; maintains communication with officers in the field to ensure safety and provide back-up and information; provides relief coverage for the records unit; and performs related work as assigned. These classifications require shift work and the ability to make decisions and act appropriately in stressful situations. The work also involves interdepartmental cooperation with various public safety agencies located throughout the County to coordinate the most effective response to requests for assistance from the public.

Lateral Hiring Incentives *

• Hiring Bonus $2,500 - $10,000 (DOE)
• 50 Hours Sick & 50 Hours Vacation (@ Hire)
• Relocation Assistance May Be Available

(*Lateral Hiring Incentives Eligibility: Must be currently employed with another recognized law enforcement agency.)

The minimum and preferred requirements are listed below. While the following requirements outline the minimum qualifications, Human Resources reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the job. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further participation in selection procedures.

Education and Experience: Public Safety Dispatcher Minimum: Equivalent to graduation from high school, one (1) year of office support or customer contact experience and type 35 net words per minute. Preferred: In addition to the minimum, 30 semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited college with major coursework in administrative justice, criminal justice, business administration or related field; experience working as a dispatcher for a California law enforcement agency; type up to 50 wpm; and/or possess a valid current P.O.S.T certified 120-hour Basic Complaint/Dispatcher course certificate.

Public Safety Dispatcher-Lateral Minimum: In addition to the Public Safety Dispatcher minimum, possess a P.O.S.T. Certified 120-hour Basic Dispatcher Course and at least one year of current, full-time, paid public safety dispatcher experience with a recognized law enforcement agency, which included successful completion of a Dispatcher Training Program and a probationary period.

Licenses and Certification:

• The ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver's license within ten (10) days of employment.
• Possess or ability to obtain (within the 1 st twelve months of employment), P.O.S.T. 120-hour Basic Complaint/Dispatcher course certificate.
• Typing Certificate: Min: Net 35 words per minute at the time of hire. Typing Certificate must indicate result from a five (5) minute test within the last 12 months, at least the minimum net wpm required.
• Public Safety Dispatcher Lateral – Successful completion of a P.O.S.T certified 120-hour Basic Dispatcher Course

• Work evening, night, weekend and holiday extended hours, rotating shifts.
• Successfully complete an extensive and thorough background investigation which include Live Scan fingerprinting and psychological evaluation prior to hire.
• Will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109.

Public Safety Dispatcher Hiring Range: $5,053 - $5,559 /Monthly

Public Safety Dispatcher Lateral Hiring Range: $5,559 - $6,569 /Monthly