DISPATCHER CLERK

Job Description and Duties DISPATCHER-CLERK (LIMITED TERM - FULL-TIME)- LAW ENFORCEMENT AND EMERGENCY SERVICES/ TELECOMMUNICATIONS/ NORTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CENTER. This position is a 12-month Limited-Term FullTime position that may be extended and/or become permanent. This recruitment is until filled and applications will be reviewed on a monthly basis. The cutoff date(s) will be: October 15, 2026 January 1, 2027 November 1, 2026 February 1, 2027 December 1, 2026 March 1, 2027 The reporting location for this position is the Northern Communication Center (NORCOM), located in Rancho Cordova, CA. This position will work under the direction of the NORCOM Communications Supervisor. NORCOM is a 24-hour public safety dispatch and communications center with a service area covering Northern California. The incumbent will operate telephone systems, law enforcement telecommunications terminals, computers, FAX terminals and programmable scanners. Maintain Law Enforcement Records, and Requests emergency and non-emergency services to assist the Communications Operator staff in their duties. Training and Development Assignments may be considered. This position is designated as Not Telework Eligible The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment. Per California Code of Regulations (CCR) 599.961, this is a sensitive position, and therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing. It should be noted that testing is not mandatory, but is allowed to be conducted only if and when there is a determination of reasonable suspicion as defined in CCR 599.962 State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Julie Higday at (916) 358-1300 or julie.higday@parks.ca.gov. You may also contact norcom.supervisor@parks.ca.gov. This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements • The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired. • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. • The position(s) require(s) a(n) 40 WPM Typing Certificate. You will be required to provide a copy of your certificate prior to being hired. The position(s) require(s) the ability to type at a minimum speed as designated on the Class Specifications (link available in the additional documentation section). You must obtain a valid typing certificate confirming your ability to meet the minimum typing speed, prior to being hired. Additional information regarding acceptable typing tests in available at: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/generalinfo/typingcertification.aspx You may also obtain a free typing test from the following: · Business schools or colleges · Adult Education Centers · Skills and Business Education Centers. Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. If selected for the position Official sealed transcripts will be required prior to appointment. DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)