Dispatcher II/III (Lateral Transfer)

Dispatcher Position

The Sheriff's Office is recruiting for 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. To effectively accomplish these tasks, you will be involved in securing and recording information as to the nature of a reported problem and identifying the exact location. You will be operating a CLETS (California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System) computer terminal to obtain or verify information and maintaining required logs of calls and incidents. Additionally, you will prepare reports, provide information and assistance to the public, and determine availability and location of patrol units to dispatch. The County of San Luis Obispo's Sheriff's Dispatch Center provides coverage to San Luis Obispo, as well as the surrounding areas including Morro Bay and Arroyo Grande.

This is a continuous recruitment and will remain open until filled. This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time.

The ideal candidate has 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: In addition to the above, one year of relevant work experience, including the use of radio, telephonic, or automatic communication equipment.
• Sheriff's Dispatcher III: In addition to the above, 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.

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. 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.

This is a continuous recruitment; however, the posting can close at anytime without notice, therefore, prompt application is encouraged. Employees in this class will be required to work weekends, holidays and irregular hours. Good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation, including a fingerprint and record check, is required. To accept a position with the Sheriff's Office, you must successfully complete a Sheriff's Background Investigation.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Veteran's Preference Points are available for those who served in the United States Armed Forces. The County is an equal opportunity employer.