Sheriff's Dispatcher

AMENDED: 1/18/22, 3/4/22, 7/19/22, 8/1/22, 9/20/23, 7/30/24

This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice.

Applicants must be willing to work any shift including evenings and weekends and any 5 of 7 days. 5% additional pay for evening shift work; 7 ½% additional pay for night shift work.

Performance Exam (Qualifying Only):
Will consist of an exercise utilizing an emergency dispatch console monitor. The Human Resources Division may limit the number advancing to the oral exam to approximately the top 30, based upon the final earned results of the performance examination.

A link to the performance exam preparation guide may be accessed here.

Oral Exam (Weight 100%):
Will be conducted for the purpose of appraising training, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position.

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

The Human Resources Division may solely conduct a performance examination should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant an oral examination. Should an oral examination be necessary, the oral examination will be weighted at 100%.

• High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent.
• Experience with a keyboard similar to that on a micro-computer is desirable.
• Ability to typewrite from clear copy at a rate of not less than 45 net words per minute.

APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH a copy of their keyboard certificate, issued within the last two years, verifying a speed of forty-five (45) net words per minute to their application or the application may not be accepted. Certificates must conform to the testing standards adopted by the Civil Service Commission. Go to the Human Resources Division's website for information about where to obtain a certificate.

Appointees will be fingerprinted and will be required to pass an extensive background investigation.

Medical Examination: A medical examination shall be conducted to verify the absence of any medical condition which would preclude the safe and efficient performance of dispatcher duties.

Note:

Candidates employed in the classification of Sheriff Dispatch Assistant must have completed the required one-year probationary period in this classification before promoting to Sheriff's Dispatcher I.

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Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.

Appointees will be fingerprinted and will be required to pass an extensive background investigation.

Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.

This position works within the Kern County Sheriff's Office. For more information about the department, please view their website here.

This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made at the Sheriff's Office. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates are encouraged to indicate acceptable geographical locations in which they would accept employment on their application form.

Candidates MUST be willing to travel to these locations (areas/district offices).

For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.

This position works within the Kern County Sheriff's Office. For more information about the department, please view their website here.

Kern County Sheriff’s Office will seek and retain qualified individuals who maintain a high moral character, are ethical in all facets of life, and are trustworthy and professional when serving our community. To learn more about the 7 pillars of the ideal candidate please .

Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.