Communications Dispatcher I

Approximate Salary
$4,665.34 - $5,670.75/month

Opening Date
2/24/2026 08:00:00 AM

Closing Date
Continuous

Employment Type
Full-Time

Analyst
Melissa Lopez

Introduction

The San Joaquin Sheriff’s Office is seeking highly motivated individuals who are interested in a career as a Communications Dispatcher. Communications Dispatchers are responsible for receiving emergency and service request telephone calls throughout San Joaquin County.



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UPCOMING WRITTEN EXAM SCHEDULE (future dates to be added)

Apply by: Thursday, April 2, 2026, by 11:59 p.m.
Written Exam: Friday, April 10, 2026
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Apply by: Thursday, June 11, 2026, by 11:59 p.m.
Written Exam: Friday, June 19, 2026

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Apply by: Thursday, August 20, 2026, by 11:59 p.m.
Written Exam: Friday, August 28, 2026

Candidates may provide a POST Entry-Level Dispatcher Selection Test T-scores from other agencies in lieu of taking the written examination. T-Scores must be provided on agency letterhead for an exam administered within the last 12 months. A T-Score of 44 or higher is qualifying with San Joaquin County. E-mail T-score letters to mslopez@sjgov.org

Study guide/material may be found at the CA POST website: Entry-level Dispatcher Examinee Guide


NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

BENEFITS



HOW TO APPLY

Apply Online:


By mail or in person:
San Joaquin County Human Resources
44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330
Stockton, CA 95202
Office hours:
Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays.
Phone: (209) 468-3370

Job Line:
For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377.

When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. (The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division).

San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer: San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to

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