Dispatcher II​/III; Lateral Transfer

Position: Dispatcher II/III (Lateral Transfer)

The Sheriff's Office is recruiting
to fill positions with
experienced
Lateral Dispatchers at the Dispatcher II/III level.

As a Dispatcher, you are responsible for monitoring, receiving, and dispatching routine and emergency radio communications to and from Sheriff's patrol units and other law enforcement or public safety agencies. To effectively accomplish these tasks, you will be involved in securing and recording information as to the nature of a reported problem and identifying the exact location.

You will be operating a CLETS (California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System) computer terminal to obtain or verify information and maintaining required logs of calls and incidents. Additionally, you will prepare reports, provide information and assistance to the public, and determine availability and location of patrol units to dispatch. The County of San Luis Obispo's Sheriff's Dispatch Center provides coverage to San Luis Obispo, as well as the surrounding areas including Morro Bay and Arroyo Grande.

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This is a continuous recruitment and will remain open until filled.

This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS


Education and Experience:
A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:

Sheriff's Dispatcher I: Graduation from high school or possession of a General Education Development (GED) Certificate.

Work experience receiving information and simultaneously performing data entry is desirable.

Sheriff's Dispatcher II: In addition to the above, one year of relevant work experience, including the use of radio, telephonic, or automatic communication equipment.

Sheriff's Dispatcher III: In addition to the above, one year of experience as a Dispatcher II or equivalent.

Licenses and Certificates:

Sheriff's Dispatcher II: Must possess P.O.S.T. Public Safety Dispatcher certification at time of appointment.

Sheriff's Dispatcher III: Must obtain a P.O.S.T. Communication Training Officer Certification within twelve months from date of appointment.

PER COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO CIVIL SERVICE RULES A CANDIDATE MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR A LATERAL TRANSFER:

• The class in which employment is contemplated is closely related and comparable in duties and minimum qualifications to the class in which the individual holds permanent status.
• The individual must have been employed by the other public agency within one year prior to the date of his or her application to the County.
• The individual was appointed to the class in which he or she holds permanent status from an eligible list resulting from an open competitive or promotional examination which meets the standards of the County.
• There must be written information submitted by the other public agency and on file with the Commission confirming the individual's permanent status and containing the following statements:
  • The employment record of the individual has been entirely satisfactory;
  • The individual has not been separated, nor is he/she being considered from separation, due to fault or delinquency on his/her part.
• The individual may be required to take and pass an oral examination as administered by an oral board as provided in Rule 7.02.
• The individual shall meet the medical requirements as provided in Rule 8.
• The names of such individuals shall be placed on the open eligible list in the order of their approval and shall follow any names which may already appear on the eligible list.

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at  Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources  Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website

This is a continuous recruitment; however, the posting can close at anytime without notice, therefore, prompt application is encouraged.

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