COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR

Communications OperatorDSH-Napa Protective Services have multiple openings for a permanent full-time Communications Operator position. Interested candidates must have the ability to work under stress and maintain composure; follow instructions precisely; listen and translate what is heard into the appropriate action; adapt quickly to a variety of situations; act in an emergency situation; write rapidly and legibly; perform several functions simultaneously; read and comprehend at the level required for the job; establish priorities and take appropriate action; extract critical information from incoming calls; recall a variety of situations and retain information.

Experience in dispatching work involving the operation of radio communications equipment/systems is highly desirable.To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment the following items are required:You must complete the STD. 678 Employment ApplicationDuties performed and Supervisor's name and contact information must be completed on the STD 678. - Incomplete applications will not be accepted.If you meet the minimum qualification for the position, you are also required to pass the examination to obtain eligibility for appointment. Here is the link for the exam Communications Operator EX -5036. Please read the exam bulletin in its entirety.Two cut-off dates are set for application submission: 8/17/2026 8/31/2026 Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacanciesEffective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. For more information visit us know how you learned about this career opportunity by taking this brief survey DSH Recruitment SurveyYou will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.