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NYE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
1520 E. BASIN AVENUE
PAHRUMP, NEVADA 89060
775-751-4234
http://www.nyecountysheriffsoffice.com

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Updated: July 29, 2024

Job Classification: Dispatcher

Nye County Sheriff's Office is building an ongoing eligibility list for Dispatchers.

The department requires the candidate Public Safety Self Assessments (PSSA), Typing Test, and Ecomm Computer Simulations exam. You can access these through your candidate account. NTN suggests completing them as soon as possible so there is not a delay in your process.

Salary Information: $21.77 - $28.66/hour

Benefit Information: Paid Vacation, Sick leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, Longevity, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan (NV PERS)

Contact Information:
Ashley Castillo
Dispatch Manager
775-751-6363

acastillo@nyecountynv.gov

Department Overview: Led by Sheriff Joe McGill, the Nye County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to the philosophy and the implementation of the principles of community policing. We strive to establish and maintain a relationship with the community to ensure needs are met in law enforcement and crime prevention.

Area Information: Nye County is the largest county in Nevada and the third largest in the United States, covering 18,199 Square miles. While considered a rural county, there are 17 inhabited communities, countless ghost towns, and millions of acres of public lands.

The consolidated dispatch center is in Pahrump, the county’s largest town. Pahrump is one of the fastest-growing communities in Nye County and is just a short 1-hour drive to Las Vegas.

Population: Approximately 57,000 residents

Job Requirements

Age:
18

Citizenship Required:
No; however, legal right to work in the U.S. is required.

High School Grad / GED:
High School diploma or equivalency/Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to a high school diploma or GED

Driver's License:
Possession of valid Nevada driver’s license at the time of appointment and the ability to maintain insurability under the County’s insurance policy.

Ability to Read/Speak English:
Must be able to speak and read English proficiently.

Necessary Certifications:
Obtain and maintain NCIC/NCJIS certification within 6 months of employment, CPR certification, EMD (Emergency Medical Dispatch) certification and any other required certifications and proficiencies required to perform the duties & responsibilities of the position. Must be able to obtain a 40 WPM typing certification.

Ability to:

Receives, transmits, maintains, and monitors messages and emergency calls on radio and phone.
Records all dispatch activities.
Performs general clerical work such as filing, typing and copying documents.
Operates and monitors computer in running and receiving inputs for NCJIS, NCIC and CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch).
Answers questions and complaints from the general public, other agencies, NCSO personnel and other county departments.
Dispatches appropriate units or equipment to handle reported situations.
Maintains records and prepares reports on activity reported, equipment dispatched and disposition of emergency.

Additional Requirements:
Ability to multitask by listening to and understanding radio transmissions and telephone conversations while entering the information into the CAD system; to communicate clearly & precisely under pressure.

Hiring Process:
Hiring process includes Testing through National Testing Network, An oral board interview, and a background investigation. The hiring process takes between 2 and 6 months to complete. Conditional offer phase consists of the following: Medical, CVSA, Psychological.

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