PUBLIC RESPONSE DISPATCHER I

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is now hiring PUBLIC RESPONSE DISPATCHER I (EXAM NUMBER J2450K):  

Positions assigned to this entry-level class receive classroom and closely supervised on-the-job training from journey-level public response dispatchers. Receives training and practical experience in receiving and responding to calls for emergency and non-emergency assistance and in dispatching law enforcement, fire fighting, or rescue units via the operation of the Computer Assisted Dispatch (CAD) system.

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:  Graduation from high school or its equivalent.  Ability to type at the rate of 30 net words per minute. 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:  

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH. Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); poor credit history; poor employment history; substance abuse; anyone on probation.