Dispatcher I-III

Tooele County; Tooele (UT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tooele County is seeking Dispatchers for the Sheriff's Department responsible for answering all 911 and non-emergency calls. Candidates can join as Dispatcher I, II, or III based on their qualifications and experience. The role requires a high school diploma and specific certifications, offering a competitive hourly wage and the opportunity for lateral transfers.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate ability to type 30 words a minute accurately.
• At least two years of work experience required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Answer 911 and non-emergency calls.
• Handle dispatch operations for the Sheriff's Department.
• Work odd hours and be available on-call.

Skills

Typing accuracy

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Dispatcher/Call-taker pre-employment multi-tasking test

Job description

Tooele County is accepting applications for a Dispatcher with the Tooele County Sheriff's Department.

Applicants currently employed as a 9-1-1 Dispatcher can receive a lateral transfer pay. Please attach all diplomas and certifications you may have acquired for verification.

POSITION DUTIES: Dispatchers are the primary answering point for all 911 and non-emergency phone calls from within Tooele County. The Communications Center operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with two separate shifts. Dispatchers must be able to work odd hours and be on-call on short notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Dispatcher I - $21.98: Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent; and must have two (2) years of work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; Must be 18 years of age or older, demonstrate the ability to type 30 words a minute with a high degree of accuracy, and pass a Dispatcher/Call-taker pre-employment multi-tasking test; Must satisfactorily complete one (1) year probation.

Dispatcher II - $24.18: Meet minimum qualifications for Dispatcher I; Must have a minimum of two (2) years of work experience as a Dispatcher and currently employed as a Utah 9-1-1 Center Dispatcher; Accept additional duty assignments as required; Must have a minimum of two (2) certifications (see career ladder).

Dispatcher III - $26.11: Meet minimum requirements for a Dispatcher II; Minimum of five (5) years' work experience; Must have completed Utah Peach Officers Standard and Training (POST) Instructor Development certification; Must be certified as a Communications Training Officer (CTO) and train new hires as needed or certified as a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Instructor and instruct courses as needed; see career ladder for additional qualifications.

Applicants selected for hire will be given a conditional job offer based on successfully passing all phases of the selection process, a comprehensive background investigation, and drug test.

**Tooele County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other protected class.**