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Sheriff's Senior Communications Dispatcher - Promotional
- Santa Rosa, California
- Sonoma County, CA
$97,489.38 - $118,506.67 Annually
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Information Technology and Communication Services
- Public Safety
Sheriff's Dispatcher I
- Nevada City, California
- Nevada County, CA
$63,686.64 - $77,748.24 Annually
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
911 Dispatcher I
- Corpus Christi, Texas
- City of Corpus Christi
19.62-0.00 USD
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
Animal Control Dispatch (Customer Service Specialist)
- Kansas City, Missouri
- City of Kansas City, MO
- Full Time
- Animal Control or Services
- Customer Service
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
Public Safety Dispatcher-In-Training
- Sunnyvale, California
- CITY OF SUNNYVALE, CA
$53.01 - $58.44 Hourly
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Education and Training
- Public Safety
Dispatcher I (Dispatcher Recruit)
- Sacramento, California
- City of Sacramento, CA
$63,527.79 - $77,218.43 Annually
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
Dispatcher II (Lateral)
- Sacramento, California
- City of Sacramento, CA
$77,680.27 - $94,420.86 Annually
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
Sheriff's Dispatcher II
- Martinez, California
- Contra Costa County, CA
$95,930.47 - $113,827.78 Annually
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
Public Safety Dispatcher
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
$78,366.00 - $96,708.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
Public Safety Dispatcher I/II
- Escondido, California
- CITY OF ESCONDIDO, CA
$64,682.28 - $95,559.84 Annually
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
Emergency Telecommunications Call Taker/Dispatcher Trainee
- Hartford, Connecticut
- CITY OF HARTFORD, CT
See Position Description
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Emergency Management
- Fire and EMS
- Information Technology and Communication Services
AMBULANCE DISPATCHER
- Los Angeles, California
- LOS ANGELES COUNTY
$54,248.88 - $73,107.36 Annually
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
Public Safety Dispatcher
- Ukiah, California
- County of Mendocino, CA
$55,244.80 - $67,142.40 Annually
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
Public Safety Dispatcher
- Kingman, Arizona
- MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ
$45,656.00 - $69,076.80 Annually
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
UTILITIES ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM DISPATCHER I or II
- Riverside, California
- CITY OF RIVERSIDE, CA
See Position Description
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Engineering
- Utilities
TEMPORARY Police Communications Dispatcher
- Fresno, California
- STATE CENTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
52807 - 64947 Yearly
- Temporary
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Information Technology and Communication Services
- Public Safety
- Other
Communications Dispatcher II
- Santa Rosa, California
- Sonoma County, CA
$89,266.12 - $108,530.24 Annually
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Communications Dispatcher - Lateral (Per Diem) (19915117)
- 701 Laurel St, Menlo Park, California
- CITY OF MENLO PARK, CA
$53.42-$53.42 Hourly
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- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Radio Dispatcher Trainee
- Orange County, California
- Orange County, CA
$63,044.80 - $84,968.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
Communication Supervisor - (EC) Dispatch
- Lancaster, Texas
- CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
$63,336.00 Annually
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- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Dispatch and Telecommunications

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Sheriff's Senior Communications Dispatcher - Promotional
- Santa Rosa, California United States
- Sonoma County, CA
- Jun 04, 2026
- $97,489.38 - $118,506.67 Annually - Full Time
Sonoma County, CA

Room to Move. Room to Grow. Diverse services. Various options. Build your career with the County of Sonoma. Our County's mission is to provide superior and courteous services to support, preserve, and enhance the health, safety and quality of life for the people of Sonoma County. Explore Your Career: As the region’s largest employer, the County of Sonoma offers you a level of career diversity that is as expansive as the county itself. From nursing to engineering, information technology to land management and everything in-between, we’ve got over 800 different opportunities waiting for you. But even more than just opportunity, we give you flexibility. Follow your dreams of working at the top. Or follow your interests and work where you want. Either way, you can have it all here. Explore Your Life: With over 1,600 square miles of rolling hills and staggering coastline, you could spend a lifetime exploring everything that Sonoma County has to offer. Whether you explore wineries and epicurean delights, or our uncharted expanses of backcountry wilderness, our 300 plus days of sunshine will provide the perfect setting for the lifestyle you’ve always wanted.
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- $97,489.38 - $118,506.67 Annually
- Full Time
- Jun 04, 2026
Job Description
Position Information

This recruitment is promotional only. You must presently be a full or part-time regular or probationary County of Sonoma, Community Development Commission, Sonoma County Fairgrounds, or Sonoma County Water Agency employee in order to apply for this position.

The Sheriff's Office (SHF) has requested a department promotional certification to fill a Senior Communications Dispatcher position. Only qualified permanent and/or probationary Sheriff's Office employees on the eligible list may be eligible for referral to the department for the advertised position . This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time or part-time positions as they occur during the active status of the list.

The Sheriff's Senior Communications Dispatcher works in a team environment with co-workers, the shift Sergeant, the on-duty Watch Commander, and allied agencies. This position is responsible for the day-to-day duties of a Communications Dispatcher with the added responsibility of being a lead worker who can be relied upon to take control and make solid decisions in both emergency and non-emergency situations. Additionally, this position:

Supports the shift supervisor, acts as a lead worker, and troubleshoots issues related to the center’s more technical and complex dispatching activities
May assume responsibility of coordinating and directing shift activities, ensuring shift minimums are met, and addressing immediate equipment or personnel needs
Assists in the selection, promotion, and disciplinary action of subordinate dispatchers
Contributes to training dispatchers in the procedures and techniques of emergency dispatch in accordance with departmental regulations
Assists in performance evaluation activities in conjunction with the Supervising Communications Dispatcher

The ideal candidate will be a critical thinker who is compassionate, empathetic, and able to make critical decisions without judgment, and will possess:

Superb interpersonal, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills
Thorough knowledge of the wireless and landline 9-1-1 routing, misroute reporting, and the Relocation and Evacuation Policy
The ability to give brief overviews/presentations of the Dispatch Center to small groups
Mentorship skills to support others' learning and success in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.

Please note: This current vacancy is to fill an evening shift, Sunday through Wednesday. The dispatch center has four Senior Dispatcher positions for lead-level support seven days a week, during day and evening hours. Anticipated future shift bids will include either Saturday or Sunday off, with selection based on seniority.

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire to be completed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: Any combination of education, training, and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. Normally, this would include graduation from high school or possession of a G.E.D. and two years of emergency dispatch experience in a public law enforcement agency dispatching the full range of safety personnel in a position comparable to Communications Dispatcher II.

Special requirement: Within one year of employment, and as a condition of probation, employees in this classification must obtain a P.O.S.T. Public Safety Dispatcher's Certificate, as awarded by the State of California, Commission on Police Officers Standards and Training P.O.S.T.).

Special skill requirement: This classification requires the ability to type at a corrected speed of 45 words per minute.

License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.
The position advertised on this announcement does not require possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of: streets, roads, major buildings, and geography of Sonoma County; the functions of the Sheriff's Office and other public safety agencies; applicable rules, regulations, and procedures including those of the Federal Communications Commission and their application; communications equipment.

Working knowledge of: techniques and procedures related to training and leadership, data entry techniques and computer operations; techniques for effectively working with members of various ages, ethnicities and socio-economic groups; standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment.

Ability to: train other employees in an effective manner; operate complex communications equipment; accurately dispatch public safety equipment and personnel in a coordinated manner; speak clearly and concisely in English; react quickly, efficiently and calmly in an emergency situation and adopt an effective course of action; handle inquiries from the public in a courteous and effective manner; interpret rules and regulations to others; operate a keyboard; understand and follow complex written and oral instructions; dispatch records; and work a shift schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying

Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.

Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire to be completed.

Responses to supplemental questions may be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.

The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:

An Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Personally identifiable information (PII) is removed from the standard application fields and applicable attachments. This PII blind screening practice redacts a candidate’s personal information that could potentially influence or bias the scoring process. Personal information includes the applicant’s name, former last name, address, phone number, email, driver's license number, school name, education start and end dates, age, date of birth, gender, and race. This PII blind screening practice helps contribute to a fair and equitable examination process.

Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.

Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.

Additional Information

Being part of the Sheriff's Office and being expected to keep the public safe requires a thorough background investigation process. This process includes an assessment of prior work history, verifying educational experiences, court reports, public records searches, and understanding past patterns relating to drug usage, financial patterns, etc. This entails gathering a significant amount of information from job candidates and speaking to former employers, friends, family members, etc. Polygraphs, drug tests, and medical and physical examinations are also part of this process. Candidates must be honest and forthcoming about information that may arise during the background process. Deception during any portion of this process is grounds for disqualification, even after employment. This process can take anywhere from 3-5 months. Many factors are taken into consideration and one should not assume a credit issue or prior drug use is automatically disqualifying. Candidates will be given the opportunity to present mitigating information they feel should be considered. You are encouraged to be as responsive as possible while this process is taking place to help expedite the timeline, and we encourage you to stay patient and interested in this great career opportunity while this process is taking place.

You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.

Please read the Sheriff's Office Pre-Employment Drug Use Guidelines for further information.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job announcement must be received by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.

The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

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HR Technician: VH

Important Note: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions.

County of Sonoma Benefits:*

These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers:

Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual and sick leave accruals; additional management leave annually; 12 paid holidays; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment.

Health Plan: Choose from nine health plans (three HMOs, three deductible HMOs, and three HSA-qualifying plans) with a generous County contribution to the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit). For more information, please see the appropriate MOU.

Retirement: Fully integrated with Social Security. For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit https://scretire.org/active-/-deferred/when-you-are-hired .

IRS 457 Plan: Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical: County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits.

Student Loan Debt Relief: County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education.

Plus, excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more.

For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331. Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at Labor Agreements & Salary Resolution . For specific information about health and welfare benefits, including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts, go to Human Resources or contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at benefits@sonomacounty.gov or (707) 565-2900.

*Important Notes: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 6/10/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
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Sonoma County, CA

Room to Move.

Room to Grow.

Diverse services. Various options.

Build your career with the County of Sonoma.

Our County's mission is to provide superior and courteous services to support, preserve, and enhance the health, safety and quality of life for the people of Sonoma County.

Explore Your Career:

As the region’s largest employer, the County of Sonoma offers you a level of career diversity that is as expansive as the county itself. From nursing to engineering, information technology to land management and everything in-between, we’ve got over 800 different opportunities waiting for you. But even more than just opportunity, we give you flexibility. Follow your dreams of working at the top. Or follow your interests and work where you want. Either way, you can have it all here.

Explore Your Life:

With over 1,600 square miles of rolling hills and staggering coastline, you could spend a lifetime exploring everything that Sonoma County has to offer. Whether you explore wineries and epicurean delights, or our uncharted expanses of backcountry wilderness, our 300 plus days of sunshine will provide the perfect setting for the lifestyle you’ve always wanted.
Sonoma County, CA
- Santa Rosa, California, United States
- https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/
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