Sheriff's Dispatch Assistant - Shift

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

5% additional pay for evening shift work; 7.5% additional pay for night shift work. Applicants must be able and willing to work any shift of a 24-hour period and any 5 of 7 days.

Written Exam (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant's knowledge of basic principles and techniques of communication equipment and operations; good public relations practices; proper telephone and radio technique and etiquette; basic geography of Kern County; microcomputer and associate software.

• High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent.
• Ability to typewrite from a clear copy at a rate of not less than 35 net words per minute.
• Applicants must 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.

Applicants MUST submit a copy of their typing or keyboard certificate, issued within the last two years, verifying a speed of 35 net words per minute and attach it with their completed application. Certificates must conform to testing standards adopted by the Civil Service Commission. Typing certificates information may be found here.

If you are unable to attach the certificate to your application, you may email your certificate to Nesrine Annan at

Sheriff's Dispatch Assistant

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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 required to pass a 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 examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made at the Kern County 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.

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.