Sheriff's Dispatcher

About the Position

The Office of the Sheriff is recruiting individuals for the Sheriff’s Dispatcher I classification. This critical role is based at the state‑of‑the‑art dispatch center in Martinez, California, which operates around the clock to support the safety of the community.

Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff is the largest law‑enforcement agency in the county, serving over 1,000,000 residents across 715 square miles. The Sheriff’s Office offers a full range of services including unincorporated area policing, contract cities, air support, marine patrol, dispatch, investigations, county detention facilities, court security, forensic services, police academy, and the Office of Emergency Services.

• Receive and prioritize telephone and radio messages in a calm and efficient manner.
• Enter and retrieve information from computer data systems while maintaining continuous radio communication with 15–20 patrol units in the field.
• Dispatch units (law‑enforcement, fire, ambulance, county public works, Office of Emergency Services) in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Transmit and record teletype and data system messages to ensure accurate and timely communication.
• Answer public inquiries and provide accurate, helpful information.
• Dispatch resources from a mobile command center when requested.

• Valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License (out‑of‑state license accepted during application).
• High school diploma, GED equivalency, or high school proficiency certificate.
• Typing proficiency of at least 40 words per minute.
• Pass a thorough background investigation, medical screening, and psychological evaluation.

• Analyzing & interpreting data
• Professional & technical expertise
• Using technology
• Attention to detail
• Ownership & accountability
• Stress management
• Learning agility
• Professional integrity & ethics
• Oral communication
• Writing
• Customer focus
• Professional impact
• Teamwork

Applicants must apply online at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and submit a supplemental questionnaire. Qualified candidates will participate in an online typing assessment, followed by the Criti Call Dispatcher Skills Assessment, and a departmental interview.

Weekend, holiday, and overtime work is required. Overtime is compensated at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate.

Applicants must acknowledge the shift‑based environment and the background investigation process.

Contra Costa County is an equal opportunity employer; see  for more information.