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Emergency Communications Dispatcher Trainee
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Position Description
Final Filing Deadline : Continuous
Exam #25 / 80S01 / 09LC
The Emergency Communications Department is responsible for the operation of a countywide consolidated Emergency Communications Center providing 9-1-1 and non-emergency call answering and law enforcement fire protection and emergency medical dispatch services for over 30 local Regional County and State Public Safety agencies.
Position Summary
The Communications Dispatcher Trainee receives on-the-job training in basic 9-1-1 call answering and radio dispatching methods and techniques.
This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.
The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time part-time or temporary basis.
Hire dates for 2026 coincide with the In-House Dispatch Academy start dates :
- January 12 2026
- April 6 2026
- July 13 2026
- October 5 2026
Examples of Duties
Examples of Duties :
Learns to dispatch police and fire personnel and equipment on both routine and emergency calls utilizing the computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system radio dispatching consoles and related communications equipment; learns to monitor and maintain the status of assigned public safety personnel and public safety frequencies and equipment; learns to analyze situations accurately and take effective action in accordance with policies and procedures to help assure officer and citizen safety
Receives 9-1-1 and non-emergency calls for service; utilizes interrogation techniques / protocols to evaluate what type of help is needed
Enters information by typing while having a live conversation into a CAD system
Determines scene and responder safety; transfers calls to the proper emergency service provider or provides information to the field units and / or public
Manages callers who may be in distress and highly emotional
Inquiries interprets verifies receives and disseminates information from law enforcement computer networks relating to wanted persons stolen property vehicle registration and related matters
Analyzes situations accurately and takes effective action to help assure officer and public safety
Utilizes map and GIS software programs to identify the location of an incident and monitor units
Records the nature and source of all incoming and outgoing phone and radio messages as required
Relays critical information as quickly as possible
May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker as required
To view the complete classification description please visit the County of Monterey website : Communications Dispatcher I
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge skills and abilities :
Skill and Ability to :
Examples of Experience / Education / Training
Examples of Experience / Education / Training :
Any combination of training education and / or experience which provides the knowledge skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is :
AND
Additional Information
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The required conditions of employment include but are not limited to the following :
BENEFITS :
The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Unit J Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.
NOTES :
Application and Selection Procedures
Apply On-Line at copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours
Monday - Friday 8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM by contacting :
Attn : Human Resources
168 W. Alisal Street 3rd Floor
Salinas CA 93901
Phone :
The selection process is tentative and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants possession of required qualifications the examination process may include an oral examination pre-examination exercises performance examination and / or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include :
Resumes cover letters letters of interest and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation contact Laura Carucci Human Resources Analyst at or .
Required Experience :
Intern
Key Skills
Typing,Data Entry,Customer Service,AS400,Transportation Management Systems,Computer Skills,Paratransit,Microsoft Outlook,Computer Literacy,Dispatching,Logistics,Phone Etiquette
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Monthly Salary Salary : 5603 - 7653