Sheriff’s Dispatcher I

Nevada City, CA
Nevada County Sheriff

Salary: $60,653.88 – $74,046.00 Annually

Closing Date: 6/1/2025

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, receives and assesses 911 system emergency and non-emergency calls and dispatches fire, medical and law enforcement personnel; maintains radio and telephone communication between the Nevada County Sheriff’s Department and law enforcement, fire protection, and emergency service personnel within the County; and performs related work as required.

Requirements:

  • Completion of 12th grade and one year of experience in a setting which involves public contact, heavy phone usage, or customer service.
  • Possession of a valid California or Nevada driver’s license within 30 days of hire.
    Must complete POST (Peace Officer Standards Training) Dispatch Academy training within 12 months of date of hire and complete CLETS/NCIC certification within the designated training period.
  • Must submit to and pass a psychological evaluation, medical examination and a background investigation.