Communications Dispatcher I

COMMUNICATIONS DISPATCHER I

Salary $51,740.00 - $62,920.00 Annually

The County of Fresno Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator's Office seeks enthusiastic and motivated individuals with exceptional communication skills interested in a public safety career as a Communications Dispatcher I.

The Communications Dispatcher I, utilized in the communication center of the County of Fresno Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator's Office, is primarily oriented to receiving and responding to emergency calls by telephone or radio; keying data such as name, address and nature of the emergency into a computer; dispatching law enforcement personnel; referring call or caller according to policy and procedure; and monitoring the location and activity of field units at all times.

Incumbents must be available to perform shift work in a twenty-four (24) hour, seven (7) day per week operation. APPLICANTS MUST BE WILLING TO WORK OVERTIME IF NECESSARY AND SHIFTS AS ASSIGNED INCLUDING NIGHTS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.

As a condition of employment candidates must undergo and pass a thorough and detailed personal background investigation, medical, and polygraph or Computer Voice Stress Analysis examination. These investigations include employment and credit histories, arrest/criminal records, drug/alcohol use, and personal conduct. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive; other relevant areas may be investigated and verified. Background materials for failed candidates are retained for three years.

Minimum Qualifications

OPTION 1:

Education: Completion of thirty (30) semester units of course work that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system.

OPTION 2:

Experience: One (1) year of full-time, paid work experience obtaining information via telecommunications equipment while using a computer to enter data and process information.

OPTION 3:

Certificate: Completion of a Public Safety Dispatcher's Basic Course certified by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.

In addition to the options listed above, the following is also required:

Other: Ability to type thirty-five (35) net words per minute.

Note: Permanent status may not be obtained in this classification. Incumbents must advance to the Communications Dispatcher II classification within two (2) years from the date of initial employment or be rejected during the provisional appointment.

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted online only. An online application can be found at FresnoCountyJobs.com.