911 Communications Dispatcher (LATERAL) - AUGUST 2026 Academy

About This Role

<p data-pasted="true" style="text-align: center;"><strong><u>NOW HIRING DISPATCHERS – AUGUST 2026 ACADEMY</u></strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br>911 Public Safety Communications Dispatchers are the first point of contact for emergency and non-emergency calls, providing critical assistance and dispatching law enforcement, fire, and EMS resources. Dispatchers follow established protocols, exercise sound judgment, and coordinate closely with field responders.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true">Do you meet our&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://adacounty.id.gov/sheriff/careers/hiring-standards-disqualifiers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://adacounty.id.gov/sheriff/careers/hiring-standards-disqualifiers/" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" tabindex="0" style="font-style: normal; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-decoration: underline !important; color: inherit !important;" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""><strong style=" font-weight: 700;">minimum hiring standards</strong></a><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: norm

Requirements

<p data-pasted="true"><strong>HIRING PROCESS TIMELINE:&nbsp;</strong><em>The August 2026 Dispatch Academy begins Monday, August 17. Because the hiring process takes several months, we begin screening and background steps early to set every candidate up for success. If you’re excited about this career path and ready to engage in the process, we encourage you to apply. This is a meaningful opportunity to prepare for a role that makes a real impact in our community.</em></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li><strong>SCREENING QUESTIONNAIRE/SPARKHIRE VIDEO INTERVIEW: &nbsp;</strong>Accesses communication skills, professionalism, and overall readiness.</li><li><strong>CRITICALL TESTING: &nbsp;</strong>A computerized <strong data-pasted="true"><u><em>IN-PERSON&nbsp;</em></u></strong