Dispatcher II/III (Lateral Transfer)

Salary: $70,595.20 – $98,883.20 Annually

Position Summary:

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. 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.

Requirements:

• 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.
• 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.