Communications Dispatcher

Description The Sheriff's Office and the Fire Department are accepting applications to fill multiple vacancies in Santa Barbara. Both the Sheriff's Office and the Fire Department are looking for committed, compassionate individuals to join our team as Communications Dispatchers (911 Dispatchers) . In this vital role, you will be the first point of contact during emergencies-providing clear guidance, critical support, and reassurance to people in their most urgent moments. If you are driven by a desire to serve your community and want a stable, meaningful career where every call can make a difference, we invite you to join the team that helps protect lives and keeps our community safe. The Sheriff's Office and the Fire Department will use this recruitment to fill current and future full-time, part-time and extra-help (temporary) vacancies. The work schedule for this position depends upon the needs of the department. LATERAL TRANSFER: For dispatchers working within a California public agency operating in a personnel merit system in the State of California, who want to be considered as a Lateral Transfer, please submit an online application, CLICK HERE . Communications Dispatcher I $37.08 - $44.65 Hourly$77,118.08 - $92,878.24 Annually Communications Dispatcher II $40.68 - $49.04 Hourly$84,606.08 - $102,009.44 Annually Other allowance incentive, per the Memorandum of Understanding: Bilingual Education Incentive Specialty Certifications Employees may be promoted from level I to level II after completing the required training, obtaining required certifications, demonstrating required job competencies, and meeting performance standards. This typically takes 1-2 years. Candidates who meet the level II employment standards with the required certifications and experience may be appointed at level II upon hire.

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