Communications Dispatcher - Lateral; Experienced

Communications Dispatcher

Employer:

County of Marin

Salary: $93,371.20 - $ Annually

Location:

San Rafael, CA

Job Type: Full Time, Regular

Job Number:

Department:
Marin County Sheriff's Office

Signing Bonus: $10,000

Weekly

Schedule:

40 hrs.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):
The County of Marin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons of color, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and adults of all ages are strongly encouraged to apply.

Human Resources Contact:  (CRS DIAL 711)

In addition to a competitive compensation package, new, full-time, regular hire experienced Communications Dispatchers are eligible to receive a $10,000 signing bonus which will be split into two equal payments: 50% at time of hire (i.e. first paycheck) and the remaining 50% after successful completion of their probationary period. Other incentives which may be offered include advanced paid vacation and/or sick leave.

You can also look forward to excellent benefits including:

• Bilingual Premium Pay
  - An additional 5% on top of the hourly pay rate for fluent bilingual positions
• Differential Pay – 5% for swing and 10% for graveyard/night shifts
• Paid Time Off
  - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals and 12 paid holidays per year
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
  - Cafeteria-style health and welfare benefit plan that allows employees to choose from various health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Paid Parental Leave
  - May be eligible for up to 6 weeks (240 hours) after 12 months of County employment
• County Contribution for Dependent Care – Dollar-for-dollar match up to $1,200 pretax annually for Dependent Care expenses (Child Care and Elder Care)
• Commute Alternatives Program (Ride Green) – Pre-tax transportation benefit to assist employees who take mass transit, carpool, or ride their bicycles to work.
• Career Development – Up to 24 hours each year for training classes that lend to upward mobility.
• Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) – eligible employees can apply to get up to $3,000 each fiscal year to help cover tuition costs.
• Retirement
  - Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937.
• IRS 457 Plan – Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum
• Retiree Medical – The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees
• Onsite workout facilities

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin."

Under the general supervision of a Supervising Communications Dispatcher, this journey-level, non-sworn class is assigned to the 24/7 Communications Dispatch Center in the Sheriff's Office. Communications Dispatchers at this level operate a wide variety of complex emergency communications equipment, including a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), 9-1-1 phone system and countywide radio system. Dispatchers are responsible for processing calls and dispatching emergency law enforcement, and other public safety equipment and personnel with relative independence upon completion of a training program.

Communications Dispatchers may also be assigned as a trainer.

Our Highly Qualified Candidate:
The highly qualified candidate will have experience in call taking and dispatching in a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) providing dispatch services to law enforcement agencies while utilizing a CAD and 911 phone systems. They will be an effective communicator with the ability to multi-task while providing excellent customer service. The highly qualified candidate will have experience using CLETS and other law enforcement databases and can work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, possess strong interpersonal skills and good judgment.

Qualifications Knowledge of:

• The cities, highways, main streets, major buildings and geography of Marin County.
• The function, organization, purpose and procedure of a public safety communications center.

Ability to:

• Operate a variety of telecommunications equipment, including two-way radios, multi-line systems and automated equipment.
• Obtain and…