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Sheriff's Public Safety Dispatcher I

Salary

$57,054.40 - $69,347.20 Annually

Location

Placerville, CA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2411-3801

Department

Sheriff

Opening Date

11/01/2024

Closing Date

11/30/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

*This recruitment is eligible for the following hiring incentive *

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

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.

THE 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.

Check out our website, www.joinEDSO.org for more information!

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

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

• Operates multi-channel radio systems, monitors other communication channels, while maintaining radio traffic on main channels.

• Responds to law enforcement-initiated radio traffic and request and relays information to law enforcement units.

• Operates computer equipment to access local, state and federal criminal justice information systems; operates 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 (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/edcgov/classspecs) .

Sheriff’s Personnel Unit will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations. Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

Public Safety Dispatch I:

Experience: Equivalent to graduation from high school;

AND One (1) year of public contact and/or non-emergency dispatching experience.

Click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/edcgov/classspecs) to view the minimum qualifications for Sheriff's Public Safety Dispatcher I/II, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Miah Linson in the Sheriff’s Personnel Unit at linsonr @edso.org .

RECRUITMENT 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.

CritiCall Computer Exam (Weighted 100%): The CritiCall exam will be utilized to determine an applicant's ranking and placement on the eligibility list. The examination has been tentatively scheduled for the second Thursday of each month. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications and are therefore eligible to participate, you will be notified by email at least one week prior to the examination.

If you have taken this examination within twelve (12) months prior to the scheduled date of the examination, you may elect to transfer that examination score or sit for the examination again; you must contact Human Resources prior to the scheduled exam date to request that your previous score be transferred.

Please refer to Sheriff's Policy 1000 - Selection Standards (https://www.edcgov.us/Government/sheriff/Documents/2020_EDSO_Policy_Manual.pdf) for more information regarding disqualifying events in an applicants background.

For more information on the recruitment process, click here (https://www.edcgov.us/Government/HumanResources/Pages/Recruitment.aspx) .

Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office is recruiting applicants for Sheriff's Public Safety Dispatcher I/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 vacancy located in Placerville, Ca.

Click here (https://www.edcgov.us/Government/HumanResources/pages/Frequently_Asked_Questions.aspx) 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.

Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County 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

  Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:

• 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

CHECK OUT OUR VIDEO TO LEARN MORE

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)

• 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

To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here (https://www.edcgov.us/Government/Risk/Documents/2023/TC%20Benefit%20Summary%2012-7-2022.pdf) .

Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.

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To provide us with an opportunity to evaluate your application, responses to the Supplemental Questions are required in addition to your application. The information you provide will be used to determine your eligibility to continue in the selection process for this position. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. (Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.)

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

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

• Yes

• No

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  Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes

• No

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  How many years of public contact experience do you possess?

• Less than one year

• More than one year

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  Describe your experience working with the public. Please include the name of the employer and the dates of employment. All work experience that is included in this response MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. (Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.)

  Required Question