Lead Sheriff's Communications Dispatcher

The Job

2.5% Salary Increase Every Six Months
Boost your Base Pay by $1.75/hr by selecting the Modified Benefit Option
POST Differential Pay
Intermediate $1.00/hr
Advanced $1.50/hr

The Sheriff's Department is recruiting for Lead Sheriff's Communications Dispatcher who are lead workers responsible for training and instructing Dispatchers, operating radio and communication equipment, and may periodically act as shift supervisors.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill immediate full-time vacancies in the following areas:

• Rialto
  
• Hesperia
  

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

Two Excellent Benefits Packages to Choose From!

HEALTH BENEFITS

PAID TIME OFF

RETIREMENT PERKS

• Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
• Vision: Employee Coverage
• Premium subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses

• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
• 11 days accruable sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• Perfect Attendance Leave

• Generous pension
• Retirement reciprocity may be available!
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)

DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Short/Long-Term Disability
Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement

As an alternative to the traditional benefits package, you may also be eligible to elect the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides an increased base rate of pay ($1.75/hour above the base rate of pay) with modified benefits.

For additional details, use the links below:

General Unit - Benefits Summary Guide (PDF)

Modified Benefits Option Summary (PDF)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1) 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.
2) Shift: Applicants must be available for all shifts; incumbents will be required to work rotating shifts, or be on call for work, on weekends, holidays, and evenings, including mandatory overtime; refusal of assigned shift may result in removal from the list or termination.
3) 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.
4) 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 40 wpm CERTIFICATION California P.O.S.T. Basic Dispatch Certificate
-AND-
120-hour P.O.S.T. certified basic complaint/dispatcher course certificate EXPERIENCE Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience (within the last five (5) years) as a journey-level emergency dispatcher in a law enforcement agency communications center (equivalent to a San Bernardino County Sheriff's Communications Dispatcher), using a computer-aided dispatching system to perform data and voice radio dispatch functions.
Experience as an entry-level or trainee dispatcher is not considered qualifying and MUST be listed separately on the application from time employed as a journey-level dispatcher.

Desired Qualifications

Communications Training Officer and Intermediate Dispatch POST Certificates are highly desired.

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, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.

Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm on Friday, September 12, 2025.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the closing of this recruitment. 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 , follow this link 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 your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an 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.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information .

For more important details, review the links below:

Guide to Completing a County Job Application

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.

Closing Date/Time: 9/12/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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