What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sheriff's Dispatcher II (Laterals From Other Public Agencies) position at County of Nevada?
Laterals From Other Public Agencies
Are you an experienced Public Safety Dispatcher? Are you looking to take your career to the next level? We are looking for highly motivated and passionate individuals to join our Public Safety Dispatch team! If you are interested in advancing your career and are motivated to join our team after learning about us and what we do to make a difference in our community, apply to be a part of our exceptional team. We want to meet you!
**UP TO $5,000.00 HIRING BONUS**
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Recruitment incentives-between $1,000.00 and $5,000.00 paid over a 1-year period (either new or lateral hires). The recruitment incentive is paid in two parts, half upon hire and the remainder paid upon completion of a 12-month probation period.
Employees in the classifications of Dispatcher I, Dispatcher II, Senior Dispatcher, and Supervising Dispatcher are eligible to receive incentive pay of $125 per month for obtaining and maintaining an Advanced POST Certificate.
Relocation Incentives, Referral Bonuses, Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayments are also available to qualified candidates!
Benefits: This is a full-time position and the County of Nevada offers an extensive benefit package including, but not limited to, CalPERS retirement, medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA). Nevada County is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program through the Department of Education.
HIRING PROCESS
Step 1: Apply! Complete your job application.
Step 2: Applicants who pass the application screening will be placed on our eligibility list. Your name will remain active on our eligibility list for six months.
Step 3: Prepare your POST Personal History Statement in preparation of oral interviews.
Step 4: Interviews - Our Dispatch management team will schedule oral panel interviews with candidates on the eligibility list. A completed POST Personal History Statement must be provided at the time of oral interview.
Step 5: Background investigation - After successful passing of the oral interviews, eligible applicants will undergo an in-depth background investigation.
Step 6: Sheriff's Interview / Conditional Job Offer: After successfully passing a background investigation, applicants at this state will be invited to a Captain's interview, then a Sheriff's interview. If applicants pass both the Captain's and Sheriff's interviews they will receive a conditional job offer pending the successful completion of a medical and psychological exam, and drug and alcohol test. Once all conditions are met, a start date will be issued.
Why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, sets us up to be a hard-working organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides relevant programming to keep us safe and healthy.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Read the full job description for more information.
Sheriff's Dispatcher II:
This is the journey-level classification in the series. Incumbents are expected to possess a complete understanding of the functions, responsibilities and procedures of the dispatch division and perform the full range of duties with a minimum of supervision. Incumbents may assist in training less experienced dispatchers.
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:
- 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.
- You must attach proof of your POST Academy and Typing speed to your application.
Sustained posture and attentiveness for console operation with limited breaks; vision sufficient to read video monitors, annunciator lights, computer screens, and printed materials; manual dexterity to operate control console, computer keyboards, telephone, radio and standard office equipment; speech and hearing to communicate clearly by radio, telephone and in person.
Must work rotating shifts, holidays, weekends, and overtime.
Some accommodations may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations.
Other Requirements:
Must submit to and pass a psychological evaluation, medical examination and a background investigation.
This class description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Not all duties are necessarily performed by each incumbent. Incumbents may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.
Salary : $70,367 - $85,904