Sheriff’s 911 Call Dispatcher

Sacramento, CA
Sacramento County Sheriff

Salary: $68,423.76 – $83,185.92 Annually.

Closing Date: 12/6/2024

Position Summary:

Receives telephone reports of emergency and non-emergency incidents from Sacramento County residents, contracting cities, and local, state and federal jurisdictions.

Requirements:

  • One year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience receiving a high-volume of calls, and dealing with the public under stressful situations.
  • Possession of a valid typing certificate of 40 net words per minute from clear copy.
  • Background/Criminal History: Candidates will need to pass a security clearance investigation conducted by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department.
  • Prior to appointment, applicant must successfully pass a medical examination and psychological screening.
  • Must be able to visually distinguish between red, green, and orange colors.
  • Normal hearing in both ears, and good eye/hand coordination and finger dexterity
  • Hours of Work: Applicants must be willing to work shift assignments, holidays, and weekends as required.
  • Some positions in this class may require the ability to speak, read and/or write fluently, and to understand a language other than English.