Emergency Services Dispatcher I
4 weeks ago
This is an entry-level classification in the Dispatcher series which is flexibly staffed to the class of Emergency Services Dispatcher II. Emergency Services Dispatchers I work in the Sheriff's Office Emergency Services Dispatch Center and receive on-the-job training. After satisfactory completion of the training period, employees are expected to qualify for appointment to the next higher class of Emergency Services Dispatcher II.
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This is a continuous filing exam with filing deadlines on the first Tuesday of each month at 5:00 PM.
The upcoming filing deadlines are as follows:
- Tuesday, February 6, 2024
- Tuesday, April 2, 2024
- Tuesday, June 4, 2024
- Tuesday, August 6, 2024
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Either I
Experience:
The equivalent of six months of experience in the class of Clerk II or an equivalent or higher level class in the Alameda County classified service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney’s Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts.) (Experience must have included public contact.)
Or II
Experience:
The equivalent of six months of general clerical experience that involved public contact and completion of a public safety dispatch training course from an accredited school.
Or III
The equivalent of six months of general dispatching experience (such as ambulance, service vehicles, etc.).
Or IV
The equivalent of one year of general clerical experience that involved public contact.
Special Requirements:
- Hearing must be normal in each ear.
- Ability to type 40 words per minute.
- A thorough background investigation will be made of all prospective candidates including a psychological exam.
NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Knowledge of:
- The highways, main streets, major buildings, and geography of Alameda County.
- Simple record keeping.
Ability to:
- Read, write, and alphabetize.
- Follow written and oral instructions.
- Retain oral information.
- Learn the operation of two-way radio and telephone communications equipment.
- Speak clearly and concisely in a well-modulated voice.
- Learn to dispatch public safety equipment effectively.
- Deal tactfully with the public.
- React with sound judgment under stress and emergencies while doing several tasks simultaneously.
- Learn statutes, rules, and regulations applicable to communications.
- Learn to operate electronic data terminals.
- Listen and clarify incoming calls to extract pertinent information.
- Write detailed reports.
- Condense a message into a clear written passage.
Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging healthcare options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discounts, and fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well-being.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment based on, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.
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