**AN AMADOR COUNTY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED**
To Apply Visit: Dispatcher (Training) and select "Apply".
* * * * * $7,500.00 NEW HIRE BONUS * * * * *
$3,000.00 Upon Successful Completion and Receipt of Dispatcher-EMD Certification
$4,500.00 Upon Successful Completion of Probation
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, to receive and dispatch radio and telephone communications; to dispatch law enforcement, emergency medical, and other public safety personnel; to maintain field communications during incidents; to process warrants; to perform office support assignments; and to do related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a specialized classification for positions which have the responsibility for dispatching and maintaining field communications with public safety personnel. Incumbents also process warrants and perform a wide range of office support responsibilities.
REPORTS TO
Supervising Dispatcher.
CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED
None
Examples of Duties:
- Answers the telephone, receiving and classifying incoming calls.
- Determines priority of response and dispatches public safety units, according to availability, assigned geographic area, and location.
- Dispatches Sheriff, Emergency Medical, and other Public Safety Personnel to routine and emergency calls as required.
- Maintains field communications during emergencies and incidents.
- Transfers emergency calls to other agencies as warranted.
- Enters and clears information on the CLETS system to assist field personnel with calls.
- Sends warrant abstracts to other law enforcement agencies.
- Performs warrant and records checks.
- Updates daily dispatching logs.
- Enters stolen property, repossessed property, and abandoned vehicle information into the teletype system.
- Cleans and changes tapes on master recording equipment.
- Maintains and updates data on business addresses and phone numbers.
- Searches master recordings for needed information.
- Processes warrants.
- Performs a wide variety of office support assignments.
- Operates office equipment and computers.
Knowledge of:
- Operating policies, procedures, and functions of the Amador County Sheriff Department.
- Laws, codes, and regulations related to transmission and reception of public safety communications.
- The general geography of Amador County.
- Proper operation and care of telephone, CLETS, computer terminal and voice radio equipment.
- Modern office methods and procedures.
Ability to:
- Operate radio communications and teletype equipment.
- Use sound judgment in dispatching personnel and equipment.
- Think clearly and act calmly in emergency situations.
- Read, analyze, and interpret laws, codes, rules, and regulations.
- Perform a variety of office support work.
- Deal courteously but firmly with general public.
- Establish and maintain cooperative relationship with those contacted during the course of work.
- Type at a rate of 45 words per minute.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training which would likely provide the required knowledge and experience is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience
One (1) year of experience performing public safety dispatching work.
Selection Requirement: All interested applicants must fill out an Amador County employment application. Applications will be evaluated by a screening committee. The best qualified candidates will be selected for an interview.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same or similar classifications for a period of one (1) year.