Sheriff's Public Safety Dispatcher II

Salary : $75,608.00 - $91,894.40 Annually
Location : Placerville, CA
Job Type: Full Time & Extra Help
Job Number:
Department: Sheriff
Opening Date: 09/14/2026
Closing Date: 10/14/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
***This recruitment is eligible for the following recruitment incentive ***

If approved at the time of hire, up to $6,000 shall be paid in equal installments for the first twenty-six (26) consecutive biweekly pay periods in the position.

Termination from employment will result in any remaining cash incentive payments being forfeited. Recruitment incentive eligibility and administration is subject to the County of El Dorado Personnel Rules. Current County of El Dorado Employees are not eligible to receive recruitment incentives.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Sheriff's Public Safety Dispatchers have the opportunity to serve their communities in a unique way; following the Sheriff's Vision of Total Care and connecting services to citizens in their time of need. Public Safety Dispatchers are assigned to the Public Safety Facility in Placerville, Ca and have the opportunity to serve as Communication Training Officers and Tactical Dispatchers.
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The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Receive, analyze and evaluate 911, emergency and business calls, and other public utility service calls; transfers calls to appropriate parties or creates a law enforcement call for service.
• Operates multi-channel radio systems, monitors other communication channels, while maintaining radio traffic on main channels.
• Responds to law enforcement-initiated radio traffic and request and relays information to law enforcement units.
• Operates computer equipment to access local, state and federal criminal justice information systems; operates communication systems to transmit and receive information with allied law enforcement agencies.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description
Sheriff's Personnel Unit will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations. Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
Sheriff's Public Safety Dispatch II:
Experience: Equivalent to graduation from high school;

AND One (1) year of emergency dispatching experience at a level equivalent to the County's class of Sheriff's Public Safety Dispatcher I.

Licenses and Certifications:

• A Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Professional Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Certificate is desirable.

Click to view the minimum qualifications for Sheriff's Public Safety Dispatcher I/II, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Miah Linson in the Sheriff's Personnel Unit at linsonr@edso.org.

RECRUITMENT PROCESSThe Sheriff's Personnel Unit will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. Those applicants who meet the minimum requirements for this position will be required to complete a pre-investigative questionnaire. Based on the information provided, applicants may be disqualified based on criteria set forth in Part 7, Section 706.1 of the County of El Dorado Personnel Rules and in conjunction with Sheriff's Selection Policy 1000. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.
Training and Experience Review: A training and experience review consists of candidates responding to supplemental questions on the job application. A subject matter expert will evaluate each candidate's responses based on predetermined criteria. The subject matter experts are not granted access to the candidate's application; therefore, responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough, detailed, and complete.

Attend an in-person Q&A Information Session hosted at the Sheriff's Office to learn more about being a Dispatcher. Applicants will be invited to the information session, tentatively scheduled for October 19th, 2026 at 6:30pm. While attendance is optional, it is strongly encouraged for candidates to attend to understand what the position entails. This will provide you with an opportunity to receive a realistic overview of the position to ensure this is the right position and agency for you. There will be no makeup sessions offered.
Please refer to Sheriff's Policy 1000 - Selection Standards for more information regarding disqualifying events in an applicant's background.

For more information on the recruitment process, .

Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThe El Dorado County Sheriff's Office is recruiting applicants for Sheriff's Public Safety Dispatcher II. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time and extra help vacancies.

We currently have the following vacancies:
Multiple full time and extra help vacancies located in Placerville, CA.

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Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history. Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:

• 40 miles from Downtown Sacramento
• 50 miles from Sacramento Airport
• 129 miles to San Francisco

Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:

• Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
• Skiing and Snowboarding
• Live Music and Music Festivals
• Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
• El Dorado County Fair
• Placerville Speedway
• Farm to Fork Restaurants
• Local Shopping Gems

The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!

For your Health and Well-Being:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Basic Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• County sponsored Wellness program
• Discounts on gym memberships

For your Financial Future:

• CalPERS Retirement
• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
• Optional Life Insurance

For your Work/Life Balance:

• Paid Holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accruals
• Supervisory leave (supervising classifications only) and Bereavement leave

Below is a comprehensive benefit summary based on full-time, regular employment for the bargaining unit to which this classification is assigned.
Revised 1/2025, valid until modified by successor MOU or negotiated agreement.
To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here.
Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.
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To provide us with an opportunity to evaluate your application, responses to the Supplemental Questions are required in addition to your application. The information you provide will be used to determine your eligibility to continue in the selection process for this position. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. (Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.)

• I acknowledge receipt of this information and have verified all work experience is described or included in the "Work Experience" section of my application.

02

Are you willing and able to work evening, night, weekend and holiday shifts?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of emergency dispatching experience at a level equivalent to the County's class of Sheriff's Public Safety Dispatcher I?

• Less than one year
• One or more years

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Please check all that apply

• I have successfully completed a POST-certified Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Course (80 hours minimum) and it is attached to my application
• I have successfully completed a probationary period as a public safety dispatcher at a California POST participating agency.
• I possess a valid California POST Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Certificate and it is attached to my application
• I possess a valid California POST Public Safety Dispatcher Intermediate Certificate and it is attached to my application
• I possess a valid California POST Public Safety Dispatcher Advanced Certificate and it is attached to my application

Required Question