Communications Dispatcher

Salary : $1,988.00 - $2,416.80 Biweekly

Location : Tehama County, CA

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 2025-00004

Department : Sheriff's Department

Division : Operations

Opening Date : 01 / 07 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 14 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific

Description

Under the direction of the Senior Communications Dispatcher, efficiently and promptly dispatches telecommunications messages and information to and from field personnel and law enforcement agencies. Performs jail operations activities to help maintain order and security in County detention facility. Prepares and maintains required records and reports.

Examples of Duties

Answers all emergency and conventional telephone lines; obtains vital information and dispatches instructions to appropriate law enforcement, fire, EMS, or emergency preparedness agency; tracks progress of officers to ensure officer safety. Shows good judgment in assessing calls for emergency assistance. | Monitors and operates the telecommunication equipment for the receipt or relaying of various information. | Monitors various law enforcement and emergency response radio communications, alarm panels, radio stations, weather radio, etc. | Receives and responds to calls of a non-emergent nature from the public and various County department employees. | Maintains accurate records of all calls received; enters into the computer a variety of data concerning calls received, cases, etc. | Maintains accurate and updated records of warrants issued. | Performs jail duties as assigned, including processing new inmates, searching inmates and cells for contraband, issuing clothing, distributing meals and medications, monitoring prison activities, monitoring security cameras, operating security locks on doors and gates, summoning medical personnel as needed, etc. | Attends staff meetings and periodic training sessions / seminars as required. | Performs routine office work as needed, including typing, copying and filing reports; entering data into the computer, etc. | Changes dictaphone recorder tapes as needed. | Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Education, Experience & Licenses

Education and Experience :

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be :

• Equivalent to the completion of twelfth (12th) grade.
• One (1) year of clerical experience is preferred.

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

License & Special Requirements :

Recruitment Information

The Sheriff's Department is recruiting to fill one (1) vacancy.

In addition, Tehama County is also establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Communications Dispatcher, as well as subsequent vacancies which occur during the life of the eligibility list

Please upload ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and / or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The following MUST be submitted to be considered for this position

For questions about this recruitment contact :

Karie Songer-Simons

530-529-7950 |

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test (including marijuana) and physical examination provided by the County.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANT / VETERANS' PREFERENCE POLICY / DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

NOTE : THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP POSITIONS.

This position is represented by the Deputy Sheriffs' Association.

SALARY :

HEALTH :

PAID LEAVES :

96 hours of vacation (increases upon continuous years of service)

LIFE INSURANCE :

RETIREMENT :

CalPERS Formulas :

Classic member = 2% @ 55 (Misc) or 3% @ 55 (Safety)

ASSISTANCE & PROGRAMS :

Salary : $60