Sheriff's Communications Dispatcher II - and Extra-

Sheriff's Communications Dispatcher

The Sheriff's Office seeks experienced, emergency law enforcement dispatchers! Full-time and extra-help opportunities are available. Starting salary up to $52.00/hour ($108,530/year), not including any premiums or differentials, and a competitive total compensation package (applicable for full- and part-time positions)!

Note:

The Sheriff's Office is currently recruiting for Sheriff's Communications Dispatcher I and II positions. If you would like to begin a career as a law enforcement Communications Dispatcher and need to gain experience, please apply to the separate, concurrent Sheriff's Communications Dispatcher I recruitment.

Current premiums and differentials offered to Sheriff's Communications Dispatcher IIs may include but are not limited to:

• POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) Intermediate Certificate 3.5%
• POST Advanced Certificate 6.75%
• Communications Training Officer 5%
• Shift differentials for swing and grave hours range from 5% to 10%
• Certified bilingual basic $1.15/hr and fluent $1.50/hr

In the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office, Communications Dispatcher IIs support both the public and law enforcement by receiving requests for information and providing pertinent data over the phone and radio.

Responsibilities include:

• Monitoring radio frequencies
• Receiving and dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls from the public
• Setting priorities among competing incoming events and dispatching appropriately
• Utilizing a computer-aided dispatch system

Supporting public safety during emergencies is a rewarding career for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving problems under pressure, and excel at using advanced communication systems. While the work is challenging, dispatchers play a vital role in helping protect the community. Those with the dedication, resilience, and passion for public service are rewarded with the opportunity to make a difference when people need help most, while becoming part of the strong teamwork and camaraderie that define the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office.

Whether you're driven by a desire to serve your community, grow professionally, or take on new challenges, a career as a dispatcher with the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office offers meaningful work and opportunities for advancement. As a dispatcher, you'll coordinate emergency and non-emergency communications for ground, marine, and air units in a dynamic environment where every shift presents new experiences. As your career progresses, you'll have opportunities to develop specialized skills and pursue unique assignments.

As two examples, Tactical Dispatchers work alongside deputies in the field during specialized tactical operations or may provide communications support for law enforcement services at major events including Sonoma Raceway.

Beyond serving the Sheriff's Office, our Communications Center provides dispatch services for the Sonoma and Windsor Police Departments, Sonoma County Regional Parks, and Sonoma County Probation. This diverse range of responsibilities provides valuable experience and the opportunity to support multiple public safety agencies throughout Sonoma County. If you're looking for a career that is challenging, meaningful, and offers continuous opportunities to learn and grow, consider joining the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office as a Dispatcher.

You'll receive the training, resources, and support needed to succeed while making a lasting impact on the community you serve.

Those that dispatch for public safety know in our 24/7 environment, Dispatchers must have the flexibility to work all shifts, including days, holidays, weekends, swings, nights, and overtime as required.

This full working level in the Dispatcher job series is for individuals who have completed a year of law enforcement emergency dispatch experience with a city, county, state, or federal agency. Possession of a California Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Public Safety Dispatcher's Certificate is highly desired.

Please note that skills and abilities testing will be conducted by the Sheriff's Office for applicants selected for an interview using Criti…