Sheriff's Public Safety Dispatcher

Recruitment Incentive

Up to $6,000 will be paid in equal installments for the first twenty‑six (26) consecutive biweekly pay periods if approved at the time of hire. Termination will result in forfeiture of remaining payments. Eligibility is subject to County of El Dorado Personnel Rules.

The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to providing exceptional public service and fostering leadership.

Public Safety Dispatchers will serve in Placerville, CA, assisting emergency response, and may serve as Communication Training Officers or Tactical Dispatchers.

• Receive, analyze, and evaluate 911, emergency, and business calls; transfer calls to appropriate parties or create law‑enforcement service calls.
• Operate multi‑channel radio systems and monitor other communication channels; maintain radio traffic on main channels.
• Respond to law‑enforcement‑initiated radio traffic and relay information to units.
• Operate computer equipment to access criminal justice information systems and transmit information with allied agencies.

Public Safety Dispatcher I

• High‑school graduate or equivalent.
• One (1) year of public contact and/or non‑emergency dispatching experience.

• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA & HSA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Basic Life Insurance.
• Long‑Term Disability.
• County‑sponsored Wellness program.
• CalPERS Retirement.
• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans.
• Optional Life Insurance.
• Paid Holidays, Floating Holidays, Vacation and sick leave accruals.
• Supervisor leave (for supervisory classifications) and Bereavement leave.

The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. The County of El Dorado participates in the E‑Verify program to confirm employment eligibility.