Dispatcher I-III
About The Position
Tooele County is hiring a Dispatcher for the Tooele County Sheriff's Department. Dispatchers are the primary answering point for all 911 and non-emergency phone calls from within Tooele County. The Communications Center operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with two separate shifts. Dispatchers must be able to work odd hours and be on-call on short notice. The role has three levels. Dispatcher I pays $22.69; Dispatcher II pays $24.97; and Dispatcher III pays $26.96. Applicants currently employed as a 9-1-1 Dispatcher may receive lateral transfer pay. Applicants should attach diplomas and certifications for verification. Selection is conditional on successfully passing all phases of the selection process, a comprehensive background investigation, and a drug test.
Requirements
- Dispatcher I: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Dispatcher I: Two years of work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Ability to type 30 words per minute with a high degree of accuracy.
- Must pass a Dispatcher/Call-taker pre-employment multi-tasking test.
- Must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period.
- Dispatcher II: Meet the minimum qualifications for Dispatcher I; have at least two years of work experience as a Dispatcher; be currently employed as a Utah 9-1-1 Center Dispatcher; and have at least two certifications (see career ladder).
- Dispatcher III: Meet the minimum requirements for Dispatcher II; have at least five years of work experience; complete Utah Peace Officers Standard and Training (POST) Instructor Development certification; and be certified as a Communications Training Officer (CTO) or as a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Instructor.
- Applicants selected for hire must successfully pass all phases of the selection process, a comprehensive background investigation, and a drug test.
Nice To Haves
- Current employment as a 9-1-1 Dispatcher may qualify applicants for lateral transfer pay.
Responsibilities
- Answer 911 and non-emergency phone calls from within Tooele County.
- Accept additional duty assignments as required for Dispatcher II.
- Train new hires as needed as a certified Communications Training Officer, or instruct courses as needed as a certified CPR Instructor, for Dispatcher III.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
