Public Safety Dispatcher I

JOB SUMMARY The Sutter County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Public Safety Dispatcher to join their team! Under immediate supervision, a Public Safety Dispatcher receives and transmits emergency and routine voice radio messages; dispatches required equipment and personnel in accordance with established policies and procedures; and performs clerical support related to communication activities. Recruitment Schedule: Remote Written Exam - Approximately November 17, 2026 - November 22, 2026 In-Person Oral Panel Interview - Early/Mid December In-Person Hiring Interview - TBD ** One dispatch sit-along is required and must be scheduled before Hi ring interview for any referred candidates . To schedule, please contact Tabatha Lopez at (530) 822-2206. ** SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION ARE REQUIRED FOR HIRE. NOTICE : C o rrespondences, notices, and invitations to test and/or interview will be sent via email through CritiCall and/or Governmentjobs.com/NEOGOV. Please be sure to set-up your inbox to receive them or check your junk-mail to make sure you are receiving Sutter County's recruitment communications. New Public Safety Dispatcher I Employees will be hired at Step 1 ($25.09/HR) and will advance to Step 2 ($26.52/HR) upon completion of the FTO program (approx. 4 months after hire), then advance to Step 3 ($28.02/HR) 26 pay periods (approx. 1 year) after date of hire. At 18 months, and passing probation, employees may promote to Public Safety Dispatcher II, Step 3 ($30.96/HR). After that, they receive a yearly merit increase up to step 5, then every two years up to step 8. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other related duties may be required and assigned. Monitors radio receiver for all communications concerning the Sheriff's Department, including radio traffic of other related safety agencies. Receives emergency and other type messages, securing and recording information as to location and nature of emergency or incident; categorizes and prioritizes calls. Dispatches appropriate personnel and equipment according to standard operational procedures, instructions from a superior, or by individual judgment. Coordinates emergency calls; relays information and requests for assistance involving other public safety agencies. Maintains two-way radio communications with emergency cars and other emergency units on assignments. Maintains contact with units on assignment, including monitoring status and location of units. Conveys information/instructions to caller as necessary to assist until dispatched units arrive on scene. Operates a computer terminal to obtain information as requested on drivers, vehicles, wanted suspects, and other pertinent data. Enters, updates and retrieves information from computer networks relating to wanted persons, stolen property, vehicle registrations, warrants and other information. Notifies and keeps superiors informed as to emergency situations and general activities. Acts as receptionist at public information window. Performs routine clerical work including data entry, typing, filing, indexing, and maintaining records. Maintains radio log and other records on incoming messages and calls. Prepares and/or generates various forms, correspondence and documentation. Reviews various documentation and processes, forwards, or takes other action as appropriate. Copies and distributes maps, correspondence, reports, and related documents. Maintains current manuals, policies/procedures, bulletins, map books, etc., for reference and/or review. Maintains file system of departmental records. Maintains inventory of departmental supplies and initiates requests for new or replacement materials. Answers the telephone, provides information, takes messages and/or directs calls as appropriate. Communicates effectively and coherently over radio channels while initiating and respon…

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