Communications Dispatcher II

Sheriff's Office Seeks Experienced Dispatchers

The Sheriff's Office seeks experienced, emergency law enforcement dispatchers! Starting salary up to $50.47 / hour ($105,336 / year), and a competitive total compensation package!

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office is currently recruiting to fill multiple Dispatcher positions at either the I or II levels. If you are interested in being considered at the different levels of this opportunity, you must apply to the separate concurrent recruitments being conducted for each level. If you are interested in our entry-level Dispatcher opportunity, please view our Sheriff's 9-1-1 Dispatcher recruitment.

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

In our 24 / 7 environment, Dispatchers must have the flexibility to work all shifts including holidays (day, swing, grave), and overtime is required.

This full, working-level position 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.

Being a Dispatcher can be demanding, but for those who have the fortitude and passion for this work, you will be rewarded with camaraderie, and the ability to help others during the times when they most need the support. To learn more about this assignment, and how we serve the community, please visit the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office website.

The most successful Dispatchers will possess many of the following :

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits including :

The Sheriff's Office is currently recruiting to fill multiple 9-1-1 Sheriff's Office Dispatcher positions at both the I and II levels. This Communications Dispatcher II employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list.

Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. The Civil Service title of the position is Communications Dispatcher II.

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire to be completed.