Bilingual Communication Officer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section. ABOUT THE POSITION The County of Riverside Sheriff's Office is seeking experienced 9-1-1 Dispatcher Sheriff's Communication Officer IIs to support the Palm Desert and Riverside locations. If you are currently employed by a California POST agency as a 911 Dispatcher, we encourage you to apply.

The Sheriff's 911 Communications Officer II is the full journey level class in the Sheriff's 911 Communications Officer series. Incumbents in this class provide emergency and routine services Countywide from one of the Sheriff's Communications Centers. Incumbents in this class are characterized by responsibilities, which require the execution of a high degree of discretion, initiative, and independent judgment as to a course of action where unprecedented situations routinely arise.

This class is distinguished from the class of Sheriff's 911 Communications Officer I in that the latter is a trainee level working under direct supervision. The Sheriff's 911 Communications Officer II is further distinguished from the Senior Sheriff's 911 Communications Officer in that the Senior level serves in a lead capacity over Sheriff's Communications Officers and is responsible for their initial and ongoing training. Please note the Sheriff's 911 Communications Officer II position has opportunity for POST pay incentives in addition to the hourly wage: 4% per hour worked for Basic POST Certificate 7% per hour worked for Intermediate POST Certificate 12% per hour worked for Advanced POST Certificate Additional Incentives Include: -Fully Paid Training -Uniforms Provided -Bilingual Pay -Night Shift Differential Pay -Training Officer Pay -Department Wellness Resources -Potential for Advancement and Special Assignments Meet the Team.

The law enforcement professionals of the Riverside County Sheriff's Office, with a staff of over 3,600 dedicated men and women, cover the expanse of over 7,300 square miles in southern California. The Sheriff's Office is dedicated to serving the citizens of its communities with integrity, professionalism, leadership, and loyalty and believes in service above self. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Operate a variety of communications equipment including radio systems, enhanced 9-1-1, various telephone systems, Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) equipment, recording equipment, and computer systems in accordance with Federal Communications Commission regulations, department policy, and standard operating procedures.

Receive emergency calls and obtain essential information in order to determine priority, locale, and the appropriate emergency units to be dispatched. Determine jurisdiction and notify or transfer calls to other agencies when appropriate; dispatch emergency equipment and personnel units to various locations in response to calls for service to ensure necessary coverage. Transmit information and orders to, and receive messages from county, city, allied agency, and other emergency units; type all radio transmissions received and sent.

Make inquiries to local, State, and federal national computer systems to obtain information required by deputies in the field or as requested by other law enforcement agencies. Read and interpret maps to locate emergency incidents and determine jurisdiction; may respond to an emergency in the field with communications equipment and set up and operate such equipment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED)

Experience: Completion of all phases of training, including the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) position, Back-up radio and two (2) primary radio channels as a Riverside County Sheriff's 911 Communications Officer or twelve (12) months in the operation of emergency radio dispatch equipment in a law enforcement agency. Certification: A valid POST Dispatch Certification is required. Must upload a copy of POST Dispatch Certificate with application. Competitive: Candidates who have recent/current dispatch experience within the last 12 months are considered highly desirable

Sheriff's 911 Communications Officers are required to work rotating shifts, weekends, nights, holidays, irregular hours, and may be required to work overtime. Must meet minimum requirements for Sheriff's Communications Officer I and possess California Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Basic Dispatcher Certification. Knowledge of: The functions, operations, rules, and regulations of the Sheriff's Department; modern office practices and procedures, and operation of standard office equipment; proper English language usage, spelling, and grammar.

Ability to: Learn the codes, techniques, and procedures in dispatching emergency units, operating radio, telephone, Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) equipment, multi-channel recorders, playback machines, alarm systems, Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems, and teleprocessing equipment; communicate effectively orally and in writing; hear telephone calls and radio transmissions despite background noise; analyze emergency situations quickly and adopt effective courses of action; accomplish multiple tasks simultaneously in a controlled and competent manner while working in a challenging environment; complete assigned tasks with accuracy and speed; follow oral and written directions quickly and accurately; communicate clearly, calmly, and tactfully with people from diverse backgrounds who may be emotionally upset; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, law enforcement, fire, medical, other personnel, and the public. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Environmental Conditions: Incumbents wear headsets to answer emergency and non-emergency calls and view computer displays for prolonged periods of time. Work is done in a sedentary, confined, noisy, fast-paced, and challenging environment.

Candidates must be able to pass an extensive background check that may include a polygraph, psychological, and medical exam. Candidates with ongoing negative contacts with law enforcement will not be considered for hire. For questions regarding this recruitment Please contact Andrea Evans at 951-955-3572 or aevans@rivco.org

Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquires. ________________________________________________________________________________________ APPLICATION INFORMATION Veteran's Preference The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application.

Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration

For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies Reasonable Accommodations The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA)

Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability Work Location and Telework In-person attendance is the standard work expectation for County of Riverside assignments. Certain assignments may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule; however, telework arrangements are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time

Employees who telework are expected to be able to report to their assigned worksite on short notice or as operational needs require. Unless otherwise specified for a particular position, employees are expected to reside in California following appointment. Limited exceptions may apply.

Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding work location expectations, telework eligibility, and residency requirements. Proof of Education If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). Work Authorization Requirement Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.

The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas. Equal Opportunity Employer The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons.

All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors. Pre-Employment All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment).

A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required. Probationary Period As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies. Job postings may close without notice based on application volume.

Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

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