JOB
ONLINE EXAM WINDOW TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR JULY 23-24, 2026
INTERVIEWS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 10, 2026
The Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator's Office invites applications for the position of Communications Dispatcher I. Incumbents are utilized in the communication center of the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator's Office and are primarily oriented to receiving and responding to emergency calls by telephone or radio; keying data such as name, address and nature of the emergency into a computer; dispatching law enforcement personnel; referring call or caller according to policy and procedure; and monitoring the location and activity of field units at all times.
Incumbents must be available to perform shift work in a twenty-four (24) hour, seven (7) day per week operation. Applicants must be willing to work overtime, if necessary, and shifts as assigned, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Note: Temporary (extra-help) employees are paid an hourly rate for actual hours worked, are not entitled to benefits, do no obtain permanent status, and serve at the will of the department head. Although the current vacancies are extra-help, the eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill permanent positions. Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules.
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OPTION 1:
Education: Completion of thirty (30) semester units of course work that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system.
OPTION 2:
Experience: One (1) year of full-time, paid work experience obtaining information via telecommunications equipment while using a computer to enter data and process information.
OPTION 3:
Certificate: Completion of a Public Safety Dispatcher's Basic Course certified by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. A copy of the certificate must be attached to your application.
In addition to the options listed above, the following is also required:
Other: Ability to type thirty-five (35) net words per minute.
Note: Permanent status may not be obtained in this classification. Incumbents must advance to the Communications Dispatcher II classification within two (2) years from the date of initial employment or be rejected during the provisional appointment.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted
online only. An online application can be found at
FresnoCountyJobs.com.
Open the Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process.
Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of the recruitment at anytime by logging on to:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca.
Please Note:-
It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any email address, mailing address, and telephone number changes.
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Notices from Human Resources will be sent via email only.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:-
A complete, accurate Fresno County employment application must be submitted online only and shall include:
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All education and work experience to demonstrate the applicant meets the minimum qualifications.
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A copy of your degree or transcripts that verify possession of the required education; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
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If education was completed outside the United States' accredited college or university system, documentation that the education is comparable to that received within the United States' system must be provided by the closing date and time of this recruitment.
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A copy of a valid Public Safety Dispatcher's Basic Course certificate from the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training if qualifying under Option 3.
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A typing certificate. The typing certificate must be validated within the last 12 months and indicate "NET" words per minute. Typing certificates obtained from online sources will NOT be accepted.
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Supplemental Questionnaire
Please Note:-
Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
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Incomplete or inaccurate applications will be disqualified.
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Submissions must be received by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.
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Applications submitted via U.S. mail, email, fax, or in person in our office will not be accepted.
SELECTION PROCESS:
Pursuant to Fresno County Personnel Rule 4 - Selection Process, applicants may be required to complete an examination process and successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months, and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.
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Tentative Exam Dates: July 23 - 24, 2026
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Tentative Interview Dates: August 10, 2026
Please Note:-
The eligible list for this recruitment may be extended up to 12 months, and may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions.
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Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules.
As a condition of employment candidates must undergo and pass a thorough and detailed personal background investigation, medical, and polygraph or Computer Voice Stress Analysis examination. These investigations include employment and credit histories, arrest/criminal records, drug/alcohol use, and personal conduct. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive; other relevant areas may be investigated and verified. Background materials for failed candidates are retained for three years.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
Positions in this classification are in MEDICAL GROUP I - Light Physical Activity: This group includes positions which require only light physical effort and may include lifting of small, light objects and some bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. Considerable walking or standing may be involved.
The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination, or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least
five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.
Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity 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, genetic information, or denial of medical family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.
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