Sheriff’s Dispatcher II (Laterals From Other Public Agencies)

Nevada City, CA
Nevada County Sheriff

Salary: $67,016.28 – $81,813.12 Annually

Closing Date: 12/28/2025

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:

  • Level I:
    Completion of 12th grade and one year of experience in a setting which involves public contact, heavy phone usage, or customer service.
  • Level II (in addition to the above):
    One year of experience performing public safety dispatch work at a level equivalent to the Sheriff’s Dispatcher I classification in Nevada County.
  • Licenses and Certificates:
    Possession of a valid California or Nevada driver’s license within 30 days of hire.
  • Completion of POST (Peace Officer Standards Training) Dispatch Academy training.
  • Completion of CLETS/NCIC certification or ability to obtain CLETS/NCIC certification within the assigned training period.
  • Proof of typing/keyboarding at a net rate of 35 WPM or faster.
  • Must submit to and pass a psychological evaluation, medical examination and a background investigation.