In addition to a competitive compensations package, new, full-time, regular hire experienced Communications Dispatchers are eligible to receive a $7,500 signing bonus which will be split into two equal payments: 50% at time of hire (i.e. first paycheck) and the remaining 50% after successful completion of their probationary period. 


At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin." Read on to find out more about this opportunity.
The Marin County Sheriff's Office: 
The Marin County Sheriff's Office is committed to partnering with our communities to provide leadership and excellence in public safety.  We take pride in our department and work hard to provide a safe environment for our residents. The department is divided into three major bureaus; Administrative and Support Services, Detention Services, and Field Services in addition to operating the countywide Major Crime Task Force. The responsibilities of the Sheriff's Office Bureaus include providing general law enforcement services in the unincorporated communities of Marin County, maintaining the county jail, providing security to the Superior Court, operating a countywide communications division, performing death investigations under the purview of the Coroner, operating a documentary services division consisting of records, warrants, civil units, and more. To learn more about the Sheriff's Office, visit our website.

Under the general supervision of a Supervising Communications Dispatcher, this journey-level, non-sworn class is assigned to the 24/7 Communications Dispatch Center in the Sheriff's Office.  Communications Dispatchers at this level operate a wide variety of complex emergency communications equipment, including a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), 9-1-1 phone system and countywide radio system. Dispatchers are responsible for processing calls and dispatching emergency law enforcement, and other public safety equipment and personnel with relative independence upon completion of a training program. Communications Dispatchers may also be assigned as a trainer.

For more information about this exceptional career opportunity, including the complete recruitment brochure and required qualifications, simply click here (Download PDF reader). 

Our Highly Qualified Candidate: 
The highly qualified candidate will have experience in call taking and dispatching in a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) providing dispatch services to law enforcement agencies while utilizing a CAD and 911 phone systems.  They will be an effective communicator with the ability to multi-task while providing excellent customer service. The highly qualified candidate will have experience using CLETS and other law enforcement databases and can work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, possess strong interpersonal skills and good judgment.
 
We recognize your time is valuable, so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required Minimum Qualifications: 
Two (2) years of current journey level experience dispatching law enforcement and/or fire/medical resources and must successfully complete the Marin County Sheriff's Office training program in 911 call taking and either law enforcement or fire/medical dispatching within twelve (12) months of appointment.  Certification from the National Academy of Emergency Dispatch as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher is highly desirable. Applications indicating felony convictions will not be accepted as per California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) requirements.  Applicants must be able to work shift assignments and any hours of the day or night, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required to operate a 24-hour, 7-day per week public safety facility.
 
Certification:
Possession of, or ability to obtain a California Commission on Peace Officer Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Certificate within twelve (12) months of appointment.

Open & Continuous Recruitment:Because this recruitment is Open and Continuous, applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications as soon as possible. The filing period for Open and Continuous may be closed at any time.
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Testing and eligible list: Applicants who meet the minimum requirements for this position will be notified to contact the department in the order their applications are received in the Human Resources Department.
 
The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancies and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur in this assignment while the list remains active.
 
Special Requirements: Ability to successfully pass the pre-employment controlled substance use standards, a background investigation and polygraph examination (or computer voice stress analyzer examination), medical exam, and job-simulating psychological examination as conducted by the Marin County Sheriff's Office.

Drug Use Standards:  Click here for more information on pre-employment drug use guidelines. 

There is a waiting period for those applicants who are disqualified during the selection process.  Applicants who withdraw from the process or are interviewed and not selected (INS) must wait six months; applicants who withdraw when in background or fail the psychological assessment must wait two years; and applicants who fail background (DQ) must wait three years.
 
County Employees as Disaster Service Workers:All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.