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Join the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office Family!Become a 9-1-1 DispatcherWhat We OfferA career with the Sheriff's Office is anything but monotonous. When you join the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office, you become part of a strong work family that makes a difference in our community. You can also look forward to a competitive total compensation package including:A cash allowance of approximately $600 per month for full-time positionsAn annual Staff Development/Wellness Benefit allowance up to $850Bilingual premium pay of $1.15 per hour in addition to the hourly pay rate for bilingual assignmentsDifferential pay for evening and night shifts, ranging from 5.0% to 10.0%Onsite workout facilitiesCompetitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 holidays per year, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per yearSignificant portion of health care premiums paid by the County and access to several health plan optionsCounty contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefitsRetirement fully integrated with Social SecurityMay be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employmentEligibility for a 5% salary increase after 1040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a 5% salary increase every year thereafter until reaching the top of the salary range for good work performanceWith experience and good work performance, career advancement to Communications Dispatcher II, which includes a minimum 5% salary increaseTrain to Become a 9-1-1 Sheriff's Office DispatcherSupporting safety and emergency situations is an exciting and challenging opportunity for people who thrive in a fast paced work environment and enjoy using complex communication systems. Although being a Dispatcher can be demanding, those with determination and a passion for public safety will be rewarded with camaraderie, the ability to help others when needed most, and the satisfaction of hearing colleagues confirm, "We have the suspect in custody."In this entry-level position, you will receive significant training on how to effectively handle a variety of emergency situations. Once on-the-job training is complete, Dispatchers take emergency calls; dispatch, track, and monitor situations happening in the field; and assist deputies in the field who may be engaged in looking for a missing person to responding to a robbery in progress. The most successful Dispatcher's will:Work swiftly, in stressful situations, to manage multiple things happening at onceRemain calm, clear, and in controlDemonstrate excellent communications skillsHave problem solving skills, empathy, and compassionType 45 wpm
In our 24/7 environment, overtime is required and Dispatchers must have the flexibility to work all shifts (days, swings, graves). As you gain experience and seniority, there is more flexibility in selecting shifts.Please Note: Skills and abilities testing will be conducted by the Sheriff's Office for referred applicants using CritiCall. Top scoring applicants will be contacted for department selection interviews by the Sheriff's Office. As this is not a P.O.S.T. test, a T-Score or pass/fail letter will not be provided by the County of Sonoma Human Resources or the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office.Salary is negotiable and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit,
www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. EOE Apply by 8/11/20
