Dispatch
The communications center handles emergency 911 calls for service as well as text to 9-1-1, wireless calls, non-emergency, and allied agency calls.
Public Safety Dispatcher I
This entry-level position offers hands-on training under direct supervision, where incumbents learn and perform routine tasks to support public safety communications. Responsibilities include taking calls for service, communicating effectively with deputies via radio, and relaying critical information obtained through law enforcement information systems.
Salary
Earn up to $97,000.00 a year*.
*Includes incentives and longevity pay. Starting July 2028 earn up to $111,000.00 a year.
Benefits
- POST Certificate Pay
- Longevity Pay
- Salary Step Increases
- Negotiated Pay Raises through 2028
- Holidays
- Vacation
- Sick Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- Education Reimbursement
- Bi-lingual Pay
- Health Plan including Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Retirement
- And More
Learn more about benefits for Public Safety Dispatcher I
Certifications and Licenses
- Possess and maintain a valid C.L.E.T.S. Operator certificate by the end of the probationary period.
- Possess and maintain a Basic Dispatcher Course certificate issued by the California State Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T). by the end of the probationary period.
- Typing certificate with a minimum of 40 words per minute.
Public Safety Dispatcher II
This is a journey-level classification for Public Safety Dispatchers who have successfully completed training and demonstrated full competency across the entire scope of their assigned duties. Key responsibilities include receiving and responding to emergency and non-emergency radio communications and phone calls, maintaining accurate and efficient law enforcement records, and evaluating information from local, state, and federal criminal justice information systems.
Salary
Earn up to $104,000.00 a year*.
*Includes incentives and longevity pay. Starting July 2028 earn up to $119,000.00 a year.
Hiring Bonus
Receive up to a $50,000 hiring bonus*
*$50k for lateral. Bonus is not available for all job classifications.
Benefits
- POST Certificate Pay
- Longevity Pay
- Salary Step Increases
- Negotiated Pay Raises through 2028
- Holidays
- Vacation
- Sick Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- Education Reimbursement
- Bi-lingual Pay
- Health Plan including Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Retirement
- And More
Learn more about benefits for Public Safety Dispatcher II
Certifications and Licenses
- Possess and maintain a valid C.L.E.T.S. Operator certificate by the end of the probationary period.
- Possess and maintain a Basic Dispatcher Course certificate issued by the California State Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T). by the end of the probationary period.
- Typing certificate with a minimum of 40 words per minute.
Meet Victor: The Dispatch Dog
Things move fast in our dispatch center, but that’s where Victor comes in. He’s not just our dog, he’s family. Whether he’s nudging someone for a quick pet or curling up nearby during a tough call, Victor has a way of grounding us. He lives here with us, shares our shifts, and somehow always knows when someone needs a little extra comfort. He reminds us to pause, to breathe, and to take care of each other—even on the busiest days.
