Sheriff's Communication Officer Job at County of Tulare in Visalia

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Sheriff’s Department. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months.

Current vacancies are with the Sheriff’s Department located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.

This position involves shift work in a twenty-four (24) hour, seven (7) day per week operation.

• Receive telephone and 911 calls from citizens or other law enforcement agencies or fire departments requesting / reporting emergencies, information and assistance.
• Receive calls simultaneously, prioritize them, and maintain status of each.
• Contact appropriate agencies for information and assistance.
• Read and review California Penal Code, Vehicle Code, Tulare County Ordinances, Federal Communications procedural manual to learn and identify types and numbers of a variety of violations, to understand types and levels of reported crimes and emergency situations.
• Operate and retrieve information from CLETS.

Essential job duties may be assigned that are not listed above but are relative to this job classification. (Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.)

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Experience

Skill / Ability To

Conditions Of Employment

Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act

This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or visit : https : / / studentaid.gov / manage-loans / forgiveness-cancellation / public-service

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