Sheriff's Dispatcher I

Definition and Class Characteristics

THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATES TO FILL FUTURE VACANT POSITIONS

We are looking for highly motivated and passionate individuals to join our Public Safety Dispatch team as Sheriff's Dispatchers!

Do you enjoy helping people and can be calm under pressure? Do you enjoy working in a fast paced environment? Have you ever considered working as a Sheriff's Dispatcher? This highly sought after career allows you to be the first, first responder assisting the community in their time of need. If you are someone who is able to handle multiple tasks at once and doesn't mind shift work including nights and holidays, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Our 9-1-1 dispatch center is staffed with highly dedicated professionals who answer over 50,000 calls a year. Being a dispatcher is one of the toughest jobs that you'll ever love.

**UP TO $5,000.00 HIRING BONUS**

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THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATES TO FILL FUTURE VANCANT POSITIONS

POST PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER WRITTEN EXAM DATES:

EXAM DATE: TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2025

INTERVIEW DATE: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2025

ADVANCED NOTICE OF TESTING AND INTERVIEW DATES ALLOWS OUR CANDIDATES THE OPPORTUNITY TO ADJUST SCHEDULES FOR PARTICIPATION IN OUR EXAMINATION PROCESS.

**IF YOU APPLY DURING THIS RECRUITMENT PERIOD, PLEASE PLAN TO BE AVAILABLE ON THE WRITTEN EXAM DATE INDICATED ABOVE. IF YOU ARE NOT AVAILABLE PLEASE PLAN TO APPLY IN A FUTURE RECRUITMENT PERIOD.

WRITTEN EXAM IS SCHEDULED IN NEVADA COUNTY - NO REMOTE TESTING OPTIONS

If you are interested in taking the first step towards a career in law enforcement 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 team. We want to meet you!

The law enforcement dispatch field is exciting, and provides opportunities for growth and promotion.

Apply now to become a part of our incredible team.
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!

HEALTH & WELLNESS 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: Attend the POST Public Safety Dispatcher Written Exam with a score of 47.0 or higher. This exam is designed to measure your verbal ability, reasoning, memory and perceptual ability.

Step 3: Candidates who successfully pass the POST Public Safety Dispatcher Exam will be placed on our eligibility list. Your name will remain our eligibility list for six months.

Step 4: Prepare your POST Personal History Statement in preparation of oral interviews.

Step 5: 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 6: Background investigation - After successful passing of the oral interviews, eligible applicants will undergo an in-depth background investigation.

Step 7: 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 US? 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.

Examples of Duties

Under general supervision, receives and assesses 911 system emergency and non-emergency calls and dispatches fire, medical and law enforcement personnel; maintains radio and telephone communication between the Nevada County Sheriff's Department and law enforcement, fire protection, and emergency service personnel within the County; and performs related work as required.

Sheriff's Dispatcher I:
This is the entry-level classification in the series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform duties of increasing complexity. This class is flexibly staffed with Sheriff's Dispatcher II and incumbents normally advance to the higher level after gaining sufficient experience and demonstrating proficiency to meet the requirements of the Sheriff's Dispatcher II.

Education and Experience Required

Level I:
Completion of 12th grade and one year of experience in a setting which involves public contact, heavy phone usage, or customer service.

Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of a valid California or Nevada driver's license within 30 days of hire.
Must complete POST (Peace Officer Standards Training) Dispatch Academy training within 12 months of date of hire and complete CLETS/NCIC certification within the designated training period.

PROOF OF TYPING AT A NET RATE OF 35 WPM IS REQUIRED.

PLEASE ATTACH PROOF OF YOUR TYPING ABILITY TO APPLICATION.
If you don't have a typing certificate, please visitwww.freetypinggame.net . Click on the Tests tab at the top and then select Free Certificate Tests and follow the steps. Once you have your certificate, save it and attach it in the attachment section of your application prior to submitting.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
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.

Benefits Guide
The Benefits Guide is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group.

Health Insurance
The County sponsored plan for 2024 is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.

2024 Health Insurance Plans

• Anthem Select HMO
• Anthem Traditional HMO
• Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
• Blue Shield Trio HMO
• Kaiser HMO
• PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
• PERS Platinum PPO
• PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)

Flexible Spending Accounts
The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.

Life Insurance
Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:

• Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Basic Term Life
• Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
• Optional Dependent Term Life
• Optional Term Life

Dental & Vision Insurance
Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Delta Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.

Retirement
The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.

CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers:

Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55

Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60

Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62

CalPERS Safety tiers:

Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50.

Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55.

Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57.

We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, www.calpers.ca.gov , to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.

NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.

Nevada County Human Resources Department
950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2
Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov
www.nevadacountyca.gov

Closing Date/Time: 3/2/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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