Sheriff's Dispatcher II

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　　Sheriff's Dispatcher II

　　Salary

　　$63,825.00 - $77,917.20 Annually

　　Location

　　Nevada City, CA

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Job Number

　　2024-0004

　　Department

　　Sheriff-Dispatch

　　Opening Date

　　12/29/2023

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Definition and Class Characteristics

　　THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATES TO FILL FUTURE VACANT POSITIONS

　　Are you an experienced Public Safety Dispatcher? Are you looking to take your career to the next level? We are looking for highly motivated and passionate individuals to join our Public Safety Dispatch team! If you are interested in advancing your career and are motivated to join our team after learning about us and what we do to make a difference in our community, apply to be a part of our exceptional team. We want to meet you!

　　UP TO $5,000.00 HIRING BONUS

　　Recruitment incentives-between $1,000.00 and $5,000.00 paid over a 1-year period (either new or lateral hires). The recruitment incentive is paid in two parts, half upon hire and the remainder paid upon completion of a 12-month probation period.

　　Relocation Incentives, Referral Bonuses, Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayments are also available to qualified candidates!

　　Benefits: This is a full-time position and the County of Nevada offers an extensive benefit package including, but not limited to, CalPERS retirement, medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA). Nevada County is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) through the Department of Education.

　　HIRING PROCESS

　　Step 1: Apply! Complete your job application.

　　Step 2: Applicants who pass the application screening will be placed on our eligibility list. Your name will remain active on our eligibility list for six months.

　　Step 3: Prepare your POST Personal History Statement in preparation of oral interviews.

　　Step 4: Interviews - Our Dispatch management team will schedule oral panel interviews with candidates on the eligibility list. A completed POST Personal History Statement must be provided at the time of oral interview.

　　Step 5: Background investigation - After successful passing of the oral interviews, eligible applicants will undergo an in-depth background investigation.

　　Step 6: Sheriff's Interview / Conditional Job Offer: After successfully passing a background investigation, applicants at this state will be invited to a Captain's interview, then a Sheriff's interview. If applicants pass both the Captain's and Sheriff's interviews they will receive a conditional job offer pending the successful completion of a medical and psychological exam, and drug and alcohol test. Once all conditions are met, a start date will be issued.

　　Why Nevada County?Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, sets us up to be a hard-working organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides relevant programming to keep us safe and healthy.

　　We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

　　Read the full job description (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/classspecs/1294749?keywords=Dispatcher%20II&pagetype=classSpecifications) for more information.

　　Examples of Duties

　　Under general supervision, receives and assesses 911 system emergency and non-emergency calls and dispatches fire, medical and law enforcement personnel; maintains radio and telephone communica­tion between the Nevada County Sheriff's Department and law enforcement, fire protection, and emergency service personnel within the County; and performs related work as required.

　　Sheriff's Dispatcher II :

　　This is the journey-level classification in the series. Incumbents are expected to possess a complete understanding of the functions, responsibilities and procedures of the dispatch division and perform the full range of duties with a minimum of supervision. Incumbents may assist in training less experienced dispatchers.

　　Education and Experience Required

　　Level I:

　　Completion of 12th grade and one year of experience in a setting which involves public contact, heavy phone usage, or customer service.

　　Level II (in addition to the above):

　　One year of experience performing public safety dispatch work at a level equivalent to the Sheriff's Dispatcher I classification in Nevada County.

　　Licenses and Certificates:

　　Possession of a valid California or Nevada driver's license within 30 days of hire.

　　Completion of POST (Peace Officer Standards Training) Dispatch Academy training.

　　Completion of CLETS/NCIC certification.

　　You must attach proof of both of the above to your application.

　　PROOF OF TYPING AT A NET RATE OF 35 WPM IS REQUIRED.

　　PLEASE ATTACH PROOF OF YOUR TYPING ABILITY TO APPLICATION.

　　If you don't have a typing certificate, please visit www.freetypinggame.net . Click on the Tests tab at the top and then select Free Certificate Tests and follow the steps. Once you have your certificate, save it and attach it in the attachment section of your application prior to submitting.

　　Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

　　Sustained posture and attentiveness for console operation with limited breaks; vision sufficient to read video monitors, annunciator lights, computer screens, and printed materials; manual dexterity to operate control console, computer keyboards, telephone, radio and standard office equipment; speech and hearing to communicate clearly by radio, telephone and in person.

　　Must work rotating shifts, holidays, weekends, and overtime.

　　Some accommodations may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations.

　　Other Requirements:

　　Must submit to and pass a psychological evaluation, medical examination and a background investigation.

　　This class description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Not all duties are necessarily performed by each incumbent. Incumbents may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

　　Benefits Guide

　　The Benefits Guide (https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/50968/Nevada-County-2024-Open-Enrollment-Benefits-Guide) is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) (https://nevadacountyca.gov/475/Memoranda-of-Understanding-MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group.

　　Health Insurance

　　The County sponsored plan for 2024 is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.

　　2024 Health Insurance Plans

　　Anthem Select HMO

　　Anthem Traditional HMO

　　Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO

　　Blue Shield Trio HMO

　　Kaiser HMO

　　PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)

　　PERS Platinum PPO

　　PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)

　　Flexible Spending Accounts

　　The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.

　　Life Insurance

　　Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:

　　Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment

　　Basic Term Life

　　Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans

　　Optional Dependent Term Life

　　Optional Term Life

　　Dental & Vision Insurance

　　Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Delta Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.

　　Retirement

　　The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.

　　CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers:

　　Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55

　　Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60

　　Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62

　　CalPERS Safety tiers:

　　Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50.

　　Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55.

　　Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57.

　　We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page,www.calpers.ca.gov, to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.

　　NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

　　Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.

　　Nevada County Human Resources Department

　　950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2

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　　www.nevadacountyca.gov

　　01

　　Which of the following choices best describes your level of education? Please attach a copy of your college level transcripts (unofficial are accepted) or degree to your application.

　　Did not graduate

　　High School or GED

　　Some college: 0-59 units

　　Some college: 60-89 units

　　Some college: 90-119 units

　　Associates Degree

　　Bachelor's Degree

　　Master's Degree

　　02

　　Which best describes your years of increasingly responsible experience in public safety dispatch within a 911 communications center.

　　Four years or more

　　Three years to less than four years

　　Two years to less than three years

　　One year to less than two years

　　Less than one year

　　03

　　Have you attached your POST Dispatch Academy training certificate? Failure to attach this certification will disqualify your application from further consideration.

　　Yes, I have attached my POST Dispatch Academy certificate.

　　No, I don't have one and understand my application will be disqualified from consideration.

　　04

　　Have you attached your CLETS certification? Failure to attach this certification will disqualify your application from further consideration.

　　Yes, I have attached my CLETS certification.

　　No, I don't have one and understand my application will be disqualified from consideration.

　　05

　　Have you attached a typing certificate which verifies your ability to type at least 35 words per minute? If you do not have a typing certificate, you may easily obtain one by visiting freetypinggame.net. Failure to attach a typing certificate will disqualify your application from further consideration.

　　Yes, I have attached my typing certificate.

　　No, I don't have one and understand that my application will be disqualified from consideration.

　　Required Question

　　Agency

　　County of Nevada

　　Address

　　950 Maidu Avenue

　　Nevada City, California, 95959

　　Phone

　　530 265 7010

　　Website

　　https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/

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