Sheriff's Dispatcher I

Kern County; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

KCERA retirement

Deferred compensation

Job summary

Kern County Sheriff's Office seeks qualified Sheriff Dispatcher I to perform emergency dispatch duties within the Kern County Sheriff's Office. Applicants must be able to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends, and pass extensive background investigations.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and a typing speed of 45 net words per minute with a certificate to verify this speed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Typing at least 45 net words per minute.
• Applicants must attach a keyboard certificate verifying 45 wpm to their application.

Responsibilities

• Operate an emergency dispatch console and perform dispatch duties.
• Complete the examination process and pass background checks as required.
• Be willing to travel to various Kern County locations for assignments.

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Position Information

AMENDED: 1/18/22, 3/4/22, 7/19/22, 8/1/22, 9/20/23, 7/30/24

This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice.

Applicants must be willing to work any shift including evenings and weekends and any 5 of 7 days. 5% additional pay for evening shift work; 7 ½% additional pay for night shift work.

Examinations

Performance Exam (Qualifying Only): Will consist of an exercise utilizing an emergency dispatch console monitor. The Human Resources Division may limit the number advancing to the oral exam to approximately the top 30, based upon the final earned results of the performance examination.

Oral Exam (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of appraising training, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position.

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

The Human Resources Division may solely conduct a performance examination should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant an oral examination. Should an oral examination be necessary, the oral examination will be weighted at 100%.

Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards: High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent. Experience with a keyboard similar to that on a micro-computer is desirable.

Ability to typewrite from clear copy at a rate of not less than 45 net words per minute.

• APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH a copy of their keyboard certificate, issued within the last two years, verifying a speed of forty-five (45) net words per minute to their application or the application may not be accepted. Certificates must conform to the testing standards adopted by the Civil Service Commission. Go to the Human Resources Division's website for information about where to obtain a certificate.

Appointees will be fingerprinted and will be required to pass an extensive background investigation.

Medical Examination: A medical examination shall be conducted to verify the absence of any medical condition which would preclude the safe and efficient performance of dispatcher duties.

Note: Candidates employed in the classification of Sheriff Dispatch Assistant must have completed the required one-year probationary period in this classification before promoting to Sheriff's Dispatcher I.

Full Job Description For: Sheriff's Dispatcher I

About Kern County

Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.

We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.

Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.

Appointees will be fingerprinted and will be required to pass an extensive background investigation.

Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.

This position works within the Kern County Sheriff's Office.

This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made at the Sheriff's Office. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates are encouraged to indicate acceptable geographical locations in which they would accept employment on their application form. Candidates MUST be willing to travel to these locations (areas/district offices).

Kern County Sheriff’s Office will seek and retain qualified individuals who maintain a high moral character, are ethical in all facets of life, and are trustworthy and professional when serving our community.

Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

• As a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are presently eligible for the following benefits as described below:

Health Insurance: (Medical/Dental/Vision): Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. The vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP).

Retirement Program: Kern County Employees' Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires employer and employee contribution and pays retired employees a pension based on salary, years of service, and age upon retirement.

Deferred Compensation: This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to them when they retire.

Social Security Administration

• The County of Kern withholds 6.2% for Social Security (FICA1) and 1.45% for Medicare (FICA2) from employee's payroll warrants
• The County matches the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare

Employee Assistance Program: EAP is available to help you take control of your life!

Voluntary Benefits: Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre‑tax bases: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)

Conviction Summary--For EACH conviction you must provide all of the following information:

• Convicted of (Code # & Offense)
• Date
• Location
• Disposition (fine, sentence, etc.)
• Explanation of circumstances of case (add additional information as an attachment if needed)
• Current Status (Probation, Parole, etc.)
• Required Question