Communications Dispatcher II

Salinas, CA
Monterey County Sheriff

Salary: $5,871.00 – $8,019.00 Monthly

Position Summary:

The Department has a 24-seat primary center as well as remote location with 12 seats. Central Square Enterprise CAD, and a Harris Radio system are utilized. Communications Dispatcher II’s are under general supervision, to dispatch public safety personnel and equipment for law and fire agencies. All dispatchers answer 9-1-1 and non-emergency calls. This is the journey level class in the Emergency Communications Dispatcher series.

Essential Functions:

  • Receives and dispatches routine and emergency radio communications from/to Sheriff’s patrol units and from other law enforcement, public safety, private and governmental agencies.
  • Operates an electronic telephone console, receives emergency calls, and provides information to the public.
  • Monitors several public safety channels listening for emergencies where coordination efforts of two or more public safety agencies is required.
  • Prepares and maintains accurate records and logs of all radio transmissions and telephone calls, mostly via computer keyboard entry.
  • Operates a computer inquiry terminal to obtain information on persons and vehicles through related data base systems.
  • Acts as coordinator in dispatching personnel and equipment to emergencies.

Requirements:

  • Approximately one year of experience performing duties comparable to the position of Communications Dispatcher I in Monterey County.
  • Be willing and available to work all shifts, nights, weekends, holidays and overtime.
  • Possess a valid Class C Drivers’ License or be able to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the hiring authority.
  • Successfully complete and pass a background investigation including psychological and medical evaluation.
  • Ability to remain seated for long periods of time. Up to twelve hours per day at a console working at a computer terminal.