What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sheriff's Dispatcher I position at County of Contra Costa, California?
- Receives telephone and radio messages
- Uses computer-aided keyboard and data entry equipment or manually records and relays information (often of an emergency nature) to appropriate unit; such as, patrol cars, other police agencies, ambulances, the County Public Works Department and the Office of Emergency Services
- Receives, transmits and records teletype and data systems messages
- Answer questions from the public
- May be asked to dispatch from a mobile command center
Minimum Qualifications
License Required: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out of State valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license will be accepted during the application process.
Education: Possession of a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency or high school proficiency certificate.
Typing Proficiency: Ability to accurately type at a speed not less than 40 words per minute.
Other Requirements: Must pass a thorough background investigation, medical screening, and psychological evaluation prior to employment.
Deputy Sheriff II - Lateral/Extra Help (Sheriff/Court Security)
County of Napa -
Napa, CA