Sheriff's Dispatcher Job Nevada City California USA,Government

Position: Sheriff's Dispatcher I
Location: Nevada City

overview

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

this recruitment is to establish an eligibility list of qualified candidates to fill future vacant positions.

post public safety dispatcher written exam dates:

exam date: tuesday, december 2, 2025

interview date: wednesday, december 17, 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 measures verbal ability, reasoning, memory and perceptual ability.

step 3: candidates who successfully pass the exam will be placed on our eligibility list. Your name will remain on the list for six months.

step 4: prepare your post personal history statement for oral interviews.

step 5: interviews. Our dispatch management team schedules 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 passing the oral interviews, eligible applicants undergo an in-depth background investigation.

step 7: sheriff s interview / conditional job offer. After passing the background investigation, applicants are invited to a captain s interview, then a sheriff s interview. If both are passed, a conditional job offer is issued pending successful completion of a medical and psychological exam, and drug and alcohol test.

step 8: start date issued after all conditions are met.

why us? our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, and recognizes contributions. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We provide reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process.

job description 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…


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