Dispatcher-EMD

**AN AMADOR COUNTY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED**

COUNTY OF AMADOR JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
(Open Recruitment)

DEADLINE: Continuous
POSITION: Dispatcher-EMD
RATE OF PAY $28.09-$34.14/hour PLUS benefits

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.

Examples of Duties:

The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed.

• 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.

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.

For a Complete Job Description and to apply, please visit:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/amadorgov
and select the job posting for Dispatcher-EMD

**Applications will only be accepted through the above website**

AMADOR COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES
810 Court Street, Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 223-6456 . Fax: (209) 223-6426
www.amadorgov.org

Amador County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.09 - $34.14 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $34