Emergency Communications Specialist

Solano County; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Solano County Sheriff's Office in Fairfield, CA seeks Public Safety Dispatchers to receive and dispatch emergency calls for law enforcement, fire, and EMS, while providing pre-arrival instructions and logs for call information. Responsibilities include monitoring unit activity and coordinating responses.

Applicant must have a HS diploma, 18 months of relevant dispatch experience, and a 40 WPM typing speed; POST Basic, CLETS, CPR, and EMD certifications are required or may be needed for

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• 18 months of full-time experience dispatching emergency services for police, fire, or medical units.
• A County-approved typing test showing at least 40 WPM.

Responsibilities

• Receive and dispatch calls via phone and text for law enforcement, fire, and EMS, relay information, and provide pre-arrival instructions.
• Log call details into computer system and monitor unit activity to track incident status and location.

Skills

Emergency dispatching

Typing 40 WPM

Communication

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

Solano County Sheriff's Office in Fairfield, CA seeks Public Safety Dispatchers to receive and dispatch emergency calls for law enforcement, fire, and EMS, while providing pre-arrival instructions and logs for call information. Responsibilities include monitoring unit activity and coordinating responses.

Applicant must have a HS diploma, 18 months of relevant dispatch experience, and a 40 WPM typing speed; POST Basic, CLETS, CPR, and EMD certifications are required or may be needed for