Sheriff's Dispatcher I

Join the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff as a Dispatcher

Location: Martinez, CA

Department: Office of the Sheriff

Pay: $83,407.68 - $91,957.01 Annually

Schedule: shift-based, including weekends/holidays

The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff is recruiting for Dispatcher I positions at

our 24/7 state-of-the-art dispatch center. As the County’s largest law enforcement

agency, we serve over 1 million residents and support patrol units, fire, EMS, and

emergency services.

What You’ll Do:

• Serve as the first point of contact for emergency and non-emergency calls
• Dispatch law enforcement and emergency personnel using radio/data systems
• Maintain calm and professionalism in high-pressure situations
• Support public safety with accuracy, speed, and ethical decision-making

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid CA Driver’s License (out-of-state accepted during the process)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Type at least 40 words per minute
• Must pass background, medical, and psychological screening

What We’re Looking For:

• Clear communicators under stress
• Decisive, calm, and detail-oriented multitaskers
• Tech-savvy professionals committed to community service

Apply today and make a difference in public safety!

Full job description: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta/classspecs/5313