Dispatcher

Salary: $22.62 – $29.81 per hour

Essential Functions:

• On assigned shift, receive and dispose of incoming telephone and voice radio calls; if an emergency call, secure and record information as to the exact location, and use radio to dispatch necessary emergency units, including sheriff, police, fire department and ambulance personnel and equipment.
• Maintain status of units on assignment; keep Department officials informed of situations and dispatch equipment when so advised.
• Log all sheriff and police calls for service; compile data and prepare reports of reported emergencies, equipment dispatched, and/or status of emergency.
• Relay emergency and non-emergency information to public safety personnel in the field; interpret information from units in field which may be sketchy, broken or in code.
• Process arrest warrants, as necessary, and maintain warrant log; provide proper notification to other criminal justice agencies conducting inquiry of warrant status.
• Provide emergency medical instructions over the phone, as necessary.
• Relay information to other agencies as required; relay the nature of incident.
• Perform administrative support work related to activities including logs, reports, applications and correspondence.
• Perform routine computer systems maintenance.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements:

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
• Some experience performing duties similar to dispatching emergency services.
• Must successfully pass the POST Entry-Level Dispatcher Selection Test Battery.
• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment
• Must possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record throughout employment
• Must successfully pass an extensive background check, physical exam and drug screen.