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Sheriff's Emergency Services Dispatcher-21282201

Salary
$56,784.00 - $76,960.00 Annually
Location
County of San Diego, CA
Job Type
Regular - Full time
Department
Sheriff
Job Number
21282201
Closing
Continuous
Job Summary

 
THIS RECRUITMENT REQUIRES SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE.
PLEASE REVIEW THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND ALL OF THE INFORMATION BELOW BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION.  APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS WILL BE FOUND INELIGIBLE TO PROCEED IN THE RECRUITING PROCESS. 

IF YOU DO NOT QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION BUT WOULD LIKE TO START YOUR CAREER IN THIS FIELD OF WORK,  YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO  APPLY FOR THE ENTRY LEVEL SHERIFF'S EMERGENCY SERVICES DISPATCHER TRAINEE RECRUITMENT.


CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR THE SHERIFF'S EMERGENCY SERVICES DISPATCHER TRAINEE RECRUITMENT.

The Sheriff's Communications Center is recruiting individuals for the position of Sheriff's Emergency Services Dispatcher who are capable of taking command of situations in a sensitive and straightforward manner while showing consideration and respect to others. The Sheriff's Communications Center provides the highest quality professional public safety services to the  residents of San Diego County. Sheriff's Emergency Services Dispatchers are trained to respond to 9-1-1 emergency and non-emergency  calls and are responsible for dispatching deputies in the field. This requires a candidate who can assess accurately, make quick decisions and use good judgment to ensure safety of patrol deputies. 

The primary work location is the Communications Center located within the County Operations Complex in Kearny Mesa.  Dispatchers must be willing to travel to other facilities within San Diego County occasionally when needed.

For more detailed information about this job classification, CLICK HERE.

Sheriff's Emergency Services Dispatchers are responsible for handling the full range of radio and telephone emergency and non-emergency communications involving a variety of local governmental operations (law enforcement, fire, medical, etc.).
 
Employees maybe assigned training or lead roles that are eligible for premiums below:
  • Eligible employees shall be paid an additional one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) per hour to provide training to newly hired staff in the areas of telephone and radio communications in the Sheriff's Communication Center.
  • Eligible employees shall be paid ten percent (10%) of their base pay when assigned as a lead dispatcher responsible for staffing the radio or telephone master console in the Sheriff's Communications Center. Furthermore, employees receiving the lead premium shall not be eligible to receive the Sheriff's Dispatcher Training Premium.
 
TO QUALIFY YOU MUST BE ABLE TO RESPOND "YES" TO EITHER #1 OR #2 LISTED BELOW:
  1. One (1) year of progressively responsible full-time experience as a Public Safety Radio Dispatcher for a municipal law enforcement or fire agency within the last three (3) years and experience must include use of a Computer Aided Dispatch system and 9-1-1 emergency and non-emergency call taking.  Previous experience must have included the successful and verifiable completion of a radio training program administered by that agency; OR,
  2. Successful completion of the Phones and Inquiry training phases of the Sheriff's Emergency Services Dispatcher Program administered by the San Diego County Sheriff's Department AND at least ten (10) months of full-time experience as a Sheriff's Emergency Services Dispatcher Trainee AND;
• Be 18 years or older. 
• Possess effective oral and written communication skills in English.
• Pass work simulated computer-based performance test (see below).
• Have no felony convictions (Misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying depending on number, recency, and severity).
• Be willing to work rotating shifts, holidays and weekends (24-hour facility - Premium of $.55 per hour for night shift work). 
 
**Sheriff's Emergency Services Dispatcher Trainee is the entry-level classification to Sheriff's Emergency Services Dispatcher and is a separate recruitment from this one.
HOW TO APPLY:

Applications are completed online. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be notified and given instructions on how to schedule themselves for the performance exam. In order to be considered, all candidates that are notified that they meet the minimum qualifications must take the performance exam.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
 
Applicants who are successful in passing the performance examination (pass/fail) will be placed on a twelve (12) month employment list based on a score received from their employment application and supplemental questionnaire (100%). Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system.  If you are successful in the initial screening process your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
 
The County of San Diego now participates in E-Verify.  
CLICK HERE for additional information.

 
The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the Live Well San Diego vision:  A region that is Building Better Health, Living Safely and Thriving. Click here for more information www.livewellsd.org.
 

 
Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers.  The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district.  Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
 

The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.

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Before completing the Supplemental Questionnaire, read the job summary and requirements. If you do NOT meet these requirements, please do NOT apply; your application will not be accepted. Have you read the job summary and requirements?
  • Yes
  • No
02
THIS RECRUITMENT REQUIRES SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE. YOU MUST MEET ONE (1) OF THE QUALIFICATIONS BY RESPONDING "YES" TO EITHER #1 OR #2 LISTED BELOW. IF YOU CANNOT RESPOND YES, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY AS YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE FOUND INELIGIBLE TO PROCEED IN THE RECRUITING PROCESS. If you are interested in starting a career in this field of work, please return to the job postings page and apply for the entry level Sheriff's Emergency Services Dispatcher Trainee recruitment. 1.) Do you have one (1) year of progressively responsible full-time experience as a Public Safety Radio Dispatcher for a municipal law enforcement or fire agency within the last three years (experience must include use of a Computer Aided Dispatch system and 9-1-1 emergency and non-emergency call taking)? OR 2.) Successful completion of the Phones and Inquiry training phases of the Sheriff's Emergency Services Dispatcher Program administered by the San Diego County Sheriff's Department AND at least ten (10) months of full-time experience as a Sheriff's Emergency Services Dispatcher Trainee.
  • Yes
  • No
03
If you answered yes above, did previous experience include the successful and verifiable completion of a radio training program administered by that agency?
  • Yes
  • No
04
What is the name of the agency in which you gained this experience?
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The following questions are based on job dimensions established by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) to determine a candidate's suitability as a public safety dispatcher. Do you understand that if you meet the minimum qualifications and pass the performance exam for Sheriff's Emergency Services Dispatcher Trainee, you will be subject to a thorough background investigation which includes psychological, truth verification or other examination or test?
  • Yes
  • No
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Please Note: Felony convictions will be disqualifying. Misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying depending on type, number, severity, and recency. Do you understand this information?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Are you currently on court ordered probation?
  • Yes
  • No
08
At the date and time you are completing this online application for Sheriff's Emergency Services Dispatcher, are you at least 18 years of age?
  • Yes
  • No
09
Do you possess the ability to read, write, and verbally communicate in English in a fluent, clear, and understandable manner?
  • Yes
  • No
10
Are you willing to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as required by the Sheriff?
  • Yes
  • No
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Are you willing to work overtime hours in excess of 40 hours per week?
  • Yes
  • No
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Are you willing to work in an environment that receives high-volume emergency calls, including life threatening situations?
  • Yes
  • No
13
Have you ever illegally used marijuana? If the answer is "Yes", how recent was the last usage?
  • No
  • Within the past 12 months
  • More than 1 year, but less than 2
  • More than 2 years, but less than 3
  • More than 3 years, but less than 4
  • More than 4 years, but less than 5
  • More than 5 years, but less than 6
  • More than 6 years, but less than 7
  • More than 7 years, but less than 8
  • More than 8 years, but less than 9
  • More than 9 years, but less than 10
  • 10 years or more
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Have you ever used any illegal drug other than marijuana (methamphetamine, heroine, speed, cocaine, ecstasy, hallucinogens, hashish, or steroids.) If the answer is "Yes", how recent was the last usage?
  • No
  • Within the past 12 months
  • More than 1 year, but less than 2
  • More than 2 years, but less than 3
  • More than 3 years, but less than 4
  • More than 4 years, but less than 5
  • More than 5 years, but less than 6
  • More than 6 years, but less than 7
  • More than 7 years, but less than 8
  • More than 8 years, but less than 9
  • More than 9 years, but less than 10
  • 10 years or more
15
Do you possess a government-issued identification card along with a social security card or a United States issued passport; OR, can you obtain them during the background process?
  • Yes
  • No
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Are you willing to comply with the following employment conditions that are required throughout employment as a Sheriff's Emergency Services Dispatcher? (a) You are responsible for your own reliable transportation to and from work. (b) You are responsible for arranging necessary and timely, reliable transportation for field travel.
  • Yes
  • No
17
Please enter the last four digits of your social security number in the space below. This is used only for applicant identification purposes and will be kept confidential.
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How did you first hear about this job opportunity?
  • Television Advertisement
  • Radio Advertisement
  • Internet Job Posting
  • College Job Board
  • Military Job Board
  • County Website
  • Family, Friends, & Neighbors
  • San Diego County Employee Resource Group
  • Careers in Government
  • Job Fair
  • Sheriff's Website
  • GovernmentJobs.com
  • Linked In
  • Voice & Viewpoint
  • Other
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If you answered "other" in the previous question, please indicate where you first heard of this job opportunity in the field provided.

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