Communications Dispatcher

The Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner‑Public Administrator's Office invites applications for the position of Communications Dispatcher I. Incumbents operate in the communication center, receive and respond to emergency calls by telephone or radio, key data such as name, address and nature of the emergency into a computer, dispatch law enforcement personnel, refer calls or callers according to policy and procedure, and monitor the location and activity of field units at all times.

Incumbents must be available to perform shift work in a twenty‑four (24) hour, seven (7) day per week operation. Applicants must also be willing to work overtime, if necessary, and shifts as assigned, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.

• Option 1 (Education):
  Completion of thirty (30) semester units of coursework acceptable in the United States' accredited college or university system.
• Option 2 (Experience):
  One (1) year of full‑time, paid work experience obtaining information via telecommunications equipment while using a computer to enter data and process information.
• Option 3 (Certificate):
  Completion of a Public Safety Dispatcher's Basic Course certified by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. (A copy of the certificate must be attached to your application.)
• Other:
  Ability to type thirty‑five (35) net words per minute.
• Note:
  
  Permanent status may not be obtained in this classification. Incumbents must advance to the Communications Dispatcher II classification within two (2) years from the date of initial employment or be rejected during the provisional appointment.

Applications must be submitted online only. An online application can be found at  Open the Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of the recruitment at any time by logging on to  It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any email address, mailing address, and telephone number changes.

Notices from Human Resources will be sent via email only.

• A complete, accurate Fresno County employment application submitted online only.
• A copy of your degree or transcripts that verify possession of the required education; unofficial transcripts are acceptable. If education was completed outside the United States' accredited college or university system, documentation that the education is comparable must be provided by the closing date and time of this recruitment.
• A copy of a valid Public Safety Dispatcher's Basic Course certificate from the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training if qualifying under Option 3.
• A typing certificate validated within the last 12 months and indicating "NET" words per minute. Typing certificates obtained from online sources will NOT be accepted.
• Supplemental Questionnaire.
• Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
• Incomplete or inaccurate applications will be disqualified.
• Applications must be received by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.
• Applications submitted via U.S. mail, email, fax, or in person in our office will not be accepted.

Pursuant to Fresno County Personnel Rule 4 - Selection Process, applicants may be required to complete an examination process and successful candidates will placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months, and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.

• Tentative Exam Dates:
  February 12 - 13, 2026.
• Tentative Interview Dates:
  March 2 - 6, 2026.
• The eligible list for this recruitment may be extended up to 12 months, and may be used to fill both extra‑help and permanently allocated positions.
• Individuals selected for extra‑help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules.

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