Sheriff's Communications Dispatcher II (LATERAL)

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA
San Bernardino, California United States  View Map
Posted: Jul 14, 2024
  • Salary: $62,816.00 - $86,320.00 Annually USD
  • Full Time
  • Dispatch and Telecommunications
  • Information Technology and Communication Services
  • Public Safety
  • Job Description

    The Job

    *$1000 upon hire and $1000 upon completion of 2080 service hours.

    **R eferring employee shall receive a bonus of $250.00 for referred candidate hired into an eligible regular position and $500.00 upon that new employee’s completion of 2080 service hours. See MOU for details.

    The Sheriff's Department is recruiting Experienced Communications Dispatchers to dispatch and maintain continuous communication with emergency units in the field. Positions are primarily located at the Valley Control Center in Rialto and the Desert Control Center in Hesperia. Each center serves as the primary 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) for its respective geographic location. Multiple vacancies exist at both locations.

    For more detailed information, refer to the Sheriff's Communications Dispatcher II job description.

    POST Differential pay - Intermediate POST Certificate ($1.00/hr) or Advanced POST Certificate ($1.50/hr)

    CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

    1) Certificate: S uccessful completion of 120-hour P.O.S.T. Basic Dispatcher, Basic Course and receive a satisfactory work performance evaluation.

    2) Background: Candidates must not have been convicted of a felony and must successfully pass an extensive background investigation which includes a fingerprint check, polygraph, and psychological evaluation.
    3) Shifts: Applicants must be available for all shifts; incumbents will be required to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings, including mandatory overtime; refusal of assigned shift may result in removal from the list or termination. Shift differential is available.
    4) Availability: This department is a "24/7" operation, and the incumbent can expect to work rotating, night, weekend, day, and graveyard shifts, as well as holidays and weekends.
    5) Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

    Minimum Requirements

    Must meet ALL of the following KEYBOARDING SPEED 35 wpm CERTIFICATION California P.O.S.T. Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Certificate.
    EXPERIENCE One (1) year of emergency dispatching experience with a law enforcement agency.

    Desired Qualifications

    The ideal candidate will possess the following:

    • 40-hour Computer-aided Dispatching System Training Course Certificate
    • Department of Justice certified CLETS course
    • Department of Justice certified DMV course
    • Emergency dispatching experience with a law enforcement agency within the past five (5) years.


    Selection Process

    Examination : There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible.

    Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

    Applications will be accepted and processed continuously while the recruitment remains open. This recruitment may close at any time. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list for six (6) months .

    While the list remains active, and as vacancies occur, candidates may be invited to an interview which will include an evaluation of oral communication skills as required by CA P.O.S.T.

    To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

    If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

    All communications regarding the selection process will be via email . Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

    Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .

    Technical & Inspection Unit

    The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

    For a summary of benefits,* please click here .

    Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

    *Retirement benefits subject to change.
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • San Bernardino County
    • San Bernardino County

    San Bernardino County is located in the heart of Southern California, home to over 2 million residents, encompassing 20,160 square miles from the Nevada State line and the Colorado River to the LA County line. This gives San Bernardino County a diverse climate and geography, from mountains as high as 11,502 feet, to the desert as low as 181 feet, and beautiful valleys in between. Pristine lakes and rivers, snow-capped mountain resorts, flowering deserts, and many other family-oriented recreational attractions take advantage of the natural assets of the area, most within an hour's drive. Families enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, colleges and universities, and easy access to airports, hospitals, libraries, and parks. The County provides a safe, clean and healthy environment for residents. A variety of shopping and business opportunities abound, in this, the largest County in the contiguous United States.

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