Sheriff's Public Safety Dispatcher II

County of El Dorado; Placerville (CA); Sur place; USD 58 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Holidays

Résumé du poste

The County of El Dorado's Sheriff’s Office is seeking dedicated Sheriff’s Public Safety Dispatchers to serve Placerville, CA, aligning with the Vision of Total Care and connecting services to citizens in need.

Dispatchers receive and evaluate 911 and other calls, operate multi‑channel radios, and relay information to law enforcement, accessing essential criminal justice information systems.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from high school; AND one year of emergency dispatching experience at a level equivalent to Sheriff’s Public Safety Dispatcher I.
• POST Basic Certificate is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Receive, analyze and evaluate 911, emergency and business calls.
• Operate multi-channel radio systems and maintain radio traffic on main channels.
• Relay information to law enforcement units and access CJIS/state/federal systems.
• Participate in the selection process and information sessions as required.

Connaissances

Emergency dispatching

Communication

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

About the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office

The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to providing exceptional public service in alignment with the Sheriff’s Office Mission and Vision, taking a modern approach to the traditional services of law enforcement, fostering leadership and employee development, and remaining faithful and responsive to the communities we serve.

Position Opportunity

Sheriff’s Public Safety Dispatchers have the opportunity to serve their communities in a unique way; following the Sheriff’s Vision of Total Care and connecting services to citizens in their time of need. Public Safety Dispatchers are assigned to the Public Safety Facility in Placerville, Ca and have the opportunity to serve as Communication Training Officers and Tactical Dispatchers.

Receive, analyze and evaluate 911, emergency and business calls, and other public utility service calls; transfer calls to appropriate parties or create a law enforcement call for service.

Operate multi-channel radio systems, monitor other communication channels, while maintaining radio traffic on main channels.

Respond to law enforcement-initiated radio traffic and request and relay information to law enforcement units.

Operate computer equipment to access local, state and federal criminal justice information systems; operate communication systems to transmit and receive information with allied law enforcement agencies.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Equivalent to graduation from high school; AND One (1) year of emergency dispatching experience at a level equivalent to the County’s class of Sheriff’s Public Safety Dispatcher I.

Preferred Credentials

A Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Professional Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Certificate is desirable.

Incentive

Up to $6,000 shall be paid in equal installments for the first twenty-six (26) consecutive biweekly pay periods in the position.

Termination from employment will result in any remaining cash incentive payments being forfeited. Recruitment incentive eligibility and administration is subject to the County of El Dorado Personnel Rules. Current County of El Dorado Employees are not eligible to receive recruitment incentives.

Selection Process

The Sheriff’s Personnel Unit will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. Those applicants who meet the minimum requirements for this position will be required to complete a pre-investigative questionnaire. Based on the information provided, applicants may be disqualified based on criteria set forth in Part 7, Section 706.1 of the County of El Dorado Personnel Rules and in conjunction with Sheriff’s Selection Policy 1000. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

Information Session

Attend an in‑person Q&A Information Session hosted at the Sheriff’s Office to learn more about being a Dispatcher. Applicants will be invited to the information session, tentatively scheduled for October 19, 2026 at 6:30pm. While attendance is optional, it is strongly encouraged for candidates to attend to understand what the position entails. This will provide you with an opportunity to receive a realistic overview of the position to ensure this is the right position and agency for you. There will be no makeup sessions offered.

Additional Information

The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office is recruiting applicants for Sheriff’s Public Safety Dispatcher II. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time and extra help vacancies.

We currently have the following vacancies: Multiple full‑time and extra help vacancies located in Placerville, CA.

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions.

The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Prior to conditional job offer, candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation. Many job classifications require a pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.

Location

The County of El Dorado is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history. Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:

• 40 miles from Downtown Sacramento
• 50 miles from Sacramento Airport
• 129 miles to San Francisco

Activities & Events

• Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
• Skiing and Snowboarding
• Live Music and Music Festivals
• Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
• El Dorado County Fair
• Placerville Speedway
• Farm to Fork Restaurants
• Local Shopping Gems

E‑Verify and Right to Work

The County of El Dorado participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If hired, the information you provide on your Form I-9 will be used to verify your authorization to work in the United States.

• E-Verify Notice of Participation
• Right to Work

Benefits

The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!

For Your Health And Well‑Being

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Basic Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• County sponsored Wellness program
• Discounts on gym memberships

For Your Financial Future

• CalPERS Retirement
• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
• Optional Life Insurance

For Your Work/Life Balance

• Paid Holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accruals
• Supervisory leave (supervising classifications only) and Bereavement leave

Benefit Summary

Below is a comprehensive benefit summary based on full-time, regular employment for the bargaining unit to which this classification is assigned. Revised 1/2025, valid until modified by successor MOU or negotiated agreement.

Supplemental Questions (for Applicants)

I acknowledge receipt of this information and have verified all work experience is described or included in the “Work Experience” section of my application.

Are you willing and able to work evening, night, weekend and holiday shifts?

Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

How many years of emergency dispatching experience at a level equivalent to the County’s class of Sheriff’s Public Safety Dispatcher I?

Please check all that apply: I have successfully completed a POST-certified Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Course (80 hours minimum) and it is attached to my application; I have successfully completed a probationary period as a public safety dispatcher at a California POST participating agency; I possess a valid California POST Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Certificate and it is attached to my application; I possess a valid California POST Public Safety Dispatcher Intermediate Certificate and it is attached to my application; I possess a valid California POST Public Safety Dispatcher Advanced Certificate and it is attached to my application; Required Question.