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The County of Fresno Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator's Office seeks enthusiastic and motivated individuals with exceptional communication skills interested in a public safety career as a Communications Dispatcher I.
The Communications Dispatcher I, utilized in the communication center of the County of Fresno Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator's Office, is primarily oriented to receiving and responding to emergency calls by telephone or radio; keying data such as name, address and nature of the emergency into a computer; dispatching law enforcement personnel; referring call or caller according to policy and procedure; and monitoring 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 BE WILLING TO WORK OVERTIME IF NECESSARY AND SHIFTS AS ASSIGNED INCLUDING NIGHTS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.
As a condition of employment candidates must undergo and pass a thorough and detailed personal background investigation, medical, and polygraph or Computer Voice Stress Analysis examination. These investigations include employment and credit histories, arrest/criminal records, drug/alcohol use, and personal conduct. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive; other relevant areas may be investigated and verified. Background materials for failed candidates are retained for three years.
Note: The eligible list established from this recruitment 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.
Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
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OPTION 1:
Education: Completion of thirty (30) semester units of course work that is acceptable within 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.
In addition to the options listed above, the following is also required:
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.
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SELECTION PROCESS:
Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and filing requirements, applicants may be scheduled for one of the processes listed below:
Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months (may be extended up to 12 months) and will be certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.
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