9-1-1 Sheriff Dispatcher
9-1-1 Sheriff Dispatcher
$4,355-$5,292/Monthly Apply by 08/19/2019
In the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office, Communications Dispatcher II's receive requests for assistance from law enforcement personnel and the public. They dispatch, coordinate, and direct emergency manpower and equipment as needed, and perform related filing and record keeping duties. In our 24/7 environment, Dispatcher's must have the flexibility to work all shifts (day, swing, grave), and overtime is required.
This full, working-level position in the Dispatcher job series is for individuals who have completed a year of law enforcement, emergency dispatch experience with a city, county, state, or federal agency. Possession of a California Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Public Safety Dispatcher's Certificate is highly desired.
Working in the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office as a Dispatcher
Serving the community since 1850, the Sheriff's Office employs over 650 employees to protect and secure the half-million residents within the 1,768 square miles of Sonoma County. Supporting safety and emergency situations is an exciting and challenging opportunity for the type of person that thrives in a fast paced environment. You can be confident that a career with the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office will be anything but monotonous.
Choose Sonoma County
We offer expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment that provides continuous training and education, and the satisfaction of knowing that you are working to better our communities. You can also look forward to some excellent benefits, including:
- A cash allowance of approximately $600 per month for full-time positions
- An annual Staff Development/Wellness Benefit allowance up to $850
- Bilingual premium pay of $0.95 cents per hour in addition to the hourly pay rate for bilingual assignments
- Differential pay for evening and night shifts, ranging from 5.0% to 10.0%
- Onsite workout facilities
- Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.