Sheriff's Dispatcher I

Position Information

AMENDED: 1/18/22, 3/4/22, 7/19/22, 8/1/22, 9/20/23, 7/30/24 This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice.

Applicants must be willing to work any shift including evenings and weekends and any 5 of 7 days. 5% additional pay for evening shift work; 7 ½% additional pay for night shift work.

Examinations Performance Exam (Qualifying Only): Will consist of an exercise utilizing an emergency dispatch console monitor. The Human Resources Division may limit the number advancing to the oral exam to approximately the top 30, based upon the final earned results of the performance examination.

A link to the performance exam preparation guide may be accessed here.

Oral Exam (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of appraising training, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position.

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

The Human Resources Division may solely conduct a performance examination should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant an oral examination. Should an oral examination be necessary, the oral examination will be weighted at 100%. Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards: High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent. Experience with a keyboard similar to that on a micro-computer is desirable.

Ability to typewrite from clear copy at a rate of not less than 45 net words per minute.

• APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH a copy of their keyboard certificate, issued within the last two years, verifying a speed of forty-five (45) net words per minute to their application or the application may not be accepted. Certificates must conform to the testing standards adopted by the Civil Service Commission. Go to the Human Resources Division's website for information about where to obtain a certificate.

Please ensure all applicable certificates are attached with your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application or have any questions regarding this recruitment, you may contact Nesrine Annan at [email protected] or call at 661-868-3108.

Appointees will be fingerprinted and will be required to pass an extensive background investigation.

Medical Examination: A medical examination shall be conducted to verify the absence of any medical condition which would preclude the safe and efficient performance of dispatcher duties.

Note: Candidates employed in the classification of Sheriff Dispatch Assistant must have completed the required one-year probationary period in this classification before promoting to Sheriff's Dispatcher I.

Full Job Description For: Sheriff's Dispatcher I

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Additional Information

Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.

Appointees will be fingerprinted and will be required to pass an extensive background investigation.

Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.

This position works within the Kern County Sheriff's Office. For more information about the department, please view their website here.

This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made at the Sheriff's Office. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates are encouraged to indicate acceptable geographical locations in which they would accept employment on their application form. Candidates MUST be willing to travel to these locations (areas/district offices).

For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.

This position works within the Kern County Sheriff's Office. For more information about the department, please view their website here . Kern County Sheriff’s Office will seek and retain qualified individuals who maintain a high moral character, are ethical in all facets of life, and are trustworthy and professional when serving our community. To learn more about the 7 pillars of the ideal candidate please click here .

Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. Kern County Employee Benefits

• As a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are presently eligible for the following benefits as described below:

Health Insurance: (Medical/Dental/Vision): Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. The vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP).

Retirement Program: Kern County Employees' Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires employer and employee contribution and pays retired employees a pension based on salary, years of service, and age upon retirement.

Deferred Compensation: This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to them when they retire.

Social Security Administration Note: Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows:

• The County of Kern withholds 6.2% for Social Security (FICA1) and 1.45% for Medicare (FICA2) from employee's payroll warrants
• The County matches the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare

Employee Assistance Program: EAP is available to help you take control of your life!

Voluntary Benefits: Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre-tax bases: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account.

Paid Holiday Leave : 12 set days (per calendar year)

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I have a typing/keyboard certificate verifying a speed of at least 45 net words per minute and have attached it to this application or will submit proof of certification to the Kern County Human Resources Division by final filing deadline. ***Go to the Human Resources Division's website at: https://www.kerncounty.com/home/showdocument?id=1778 for information about where to obtain a certificate. (Failure to attach required supplemental materials will result in the rejection of application.)

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever been convicted of any offense other than a minor traffic violation? Please Note: You are not required to disclose convictions of Marijuana-related offenses per Labor Code 432.8; if those convictions are more than two years old. If you are not required to disclose a conviction, you may answer "NO" to the question above.

The fact that a conviction has been relieved or expunged does not necessarily relieve you of the obligation to disclose that conviction. (For instance, you are legally required to list all convictions relieved under Penal Code Section 1203.4.) Failure to list any conviction which you are legally obligated to disclose is an omission of a material fact which will cause forfeiture of all rights of employment with the County of Kern.

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "YES" to the above question, complete the Conviction Summary below. If you answered "NO" to the above question, enter "NA" below. Starting with your most recent conviction, please list all convictions (not arrests) you have received, with accurate dates and in full detail. As per Civil Rule 307.10.01, a "conviction," shall include a plea of guilty or a conviction following a plea of nolo contendere.

The Human Resources Division will review your application and this supplement to determine whether or not your conviction record affects your eligibility for examination or certification. The Civil Service Commission may refuse to examine or, after examination, to certify as eligible or may remove an eligible from the eligible list for good cause.

Conviction Summary--For EACH conviction you must provide all of the following information:

• Convicted of (Code # & Offense)
• Date
• Location
• Disposition (fine, sentence, etc.)
• Explanation of circumstances of case (add additional information as an attachment if needed)
• Current Status (Probation, Parole, etc.)
• Required Question