Merced County Deputy Sheriff's Association

08/29/2025

The Merced County Deputy Sheriff's Association is proud to officially endorse Candidate Luis Lara for District 3 Merced County Board of Supervisors.
Throughout his career, Candidate Luis Lara has demonstrated a deep commitment to public safety, responsible governance, and the well-being of our community. He understand the challenges faced by law enforcement and first responders, and we are confident that he will be a strong advocate for policies that promote safety, accountability, and collaboration between county leadership and public safety professionals.
We believe Candidate Luis Lara brings the integrity, leadership, and vision necessary to make a real difference for the residents of Merced County. His dedication to transparent government and community partnerships aligns closely with the values of our deputies and staff.
We look forward to working with him as a member of the County Board of Supervisors and are proud to support his campaign.

Sincerely,�
Roberto Torres, President�Merced County Deputy Sheriff's Association

08/23/2025

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04/15/2023

In continued recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NPSTW), the MCDSA wants to specifically shout out two of our dayshift Sheriff Dispatchers ‼️

✅ Sheriff Dispatcher Wortham has been serving the citizens of Merced County with the Sheriff’s Office for 4 years, and 6 years total including her medical dispatching experience📆 Dispatcher Wortham loves watching Eagles Football 🦅 🏈 going to Disneyland 🏰 and spending time with family 🏡 Most importantly,

✅ Sheriff Dispatcher Ponseca has been serving the citizens of Merced County for 4 months! Dispatcher Ponseca is currently undergoing a training program that takes, on average, 6-8 months! 📆 Dispatcher Ponseca enjoys spending time with family 🏡 cooking 🧑‍🍳 and soccer ⚽️ Dispatcher Ponseca looks forward to the daily challenges a dispatching career provides!

➡️ If you are seeking a career in a fast-paced environment where you have the privilege to serve your local community, by assisting them in both emergency and non-emergency situations, PLEASE apply through the Merced County website BELOW ⬇️⬇️

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/merced/jobs/3960814/sheriff-dispatcher-i-ii-extra-help-sheriff-dispatcher-i-ii?page=3&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/merced/jobs/3960814/sheriff-dispatcher-i-ii-extra-help-sheriff-dispatcher-i-ii?page=3&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs)

04/14/2023

In continued recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NPSTW), the MCDSA wants to specifically shout out two of our dayshift Sheriff Dispatchers ‼️

✅ Sheriff Dispatcher Nichols has been serving the citizens of Merced County for almost 4 years! 📆 Dispatcher Nichols loves ice cream 🍨 enjoys time with family and friends and a little relaxation🧘🏼‍♀️when not chasing around her kids 👩‍👧‍👦🏃🏼‍♀️ Most importantly, when at work she is 100% focused and committed to helping the citizens of Merced County in any way our agency can assist!

✅ Sheriff Dispatcher McLeod has been serving the citizens of Merced County for 4 years! 📆 Dispatcher McLeod was just recognized as the 2022 Dispatcher of the Year 🏆 🎉 by the Merced County Sheriff’s Office Administration! Dispatcher McLeod enjoys riding horses🐴 traveling ✈️ and being poolside all summer long ⛱️ Most importantly, she is extremely dependable and able to quickly prioritize calls for service to ensure emergencies are handled quickly and efficiently!

➡️ If you are seeking a career in a fast-paced environment where you have the privilege to serve your local community, by assisting them in both emergency and non-emergency situations, PLEASE apply through the Merced County website BELOW ⬇️⬇️

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/merced/jobs/3960814/sheriff-dispatcher-i-ii-extra-help-sheriff-dispatcher-i-ii?page=3&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/merced/jobs/3960814/sheriff-dispatcher-i-ii-extra-help-sheriff-dispatcher-i-ii?page=3&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs)

04/13/2023

In continued recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NPSTW), the MCDSA wants to specifically shout out two of our graveyard Sheriff Dispatchers ‼️

✅ Sheriff Dispatcher Servin has been servin’ the citizens of Merced County for over 4 years! 📆 Dispatcher Servin was recognized as the 2021 Dispatcher of the Year 🏆 🎉 by the Merced County Sheriff’s Office Administration! Dispatcher Servin enjoys decorating her co-workers desk on their birthday🎊🎈listening to Christmas music year-round🎄🎵 and watching the LA Chargers 🏈 Most importantly, she treats all Merced County residents with dignity and respect when calling for assistance!

✅ Sheriff Dispatcher Houser has been serving the citizens of Merced County for over 12 years! 📆 Dispatcher Houser was recognized as the 2018 Dispatcher of the Year 🏆 🎉 by the Merced County Sheriff’s Office Administration! Dispatcher Houser is also one of our crisis negotiators and tactical dispatchers! She enjoys traveling, ✈️ listening to all genres of music, 🎶 and is an Air Force Veteran! Most importantly, she has experience handling all types of situation when assisting members of the Merced County community calling for assistance!

➡️ If you are seeking a career in a fast-paced environment where you have the privilege to serve your local community, by assisting them in both emergency and non-emergency situations, PLEASE apply through the Merced County website BELOW ⬇️⬇️

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/merced/jobs/3960814/sheriff-dispatcher-i-ii-extra-help-sheriff-dispatcher-i-ii?page=3&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/merced/jobs/3960814/sheriff-dispatcher-i-ii-extra-help-sheriff-dispatcher-i-ii?page=3&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs)

04/12/2023

In continued recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NPSTW), the MCDSA wants to specifically shout out two of our dayshift Sheriff Dispatchers ‼️

✅ Sheriff Dispatcher Candea has been serving the citizens of Merced County for over 5 years! 📆Dispatcher Candea was recognized as the 2019 Dispatcher of the Year 🏆 🎉 by the Merced County Sheriff’s Office Administration! Dispatcher Candea enjoys making her co-workers laugh 🤣😂, listening to Taylor Swift 🎶, and for some reason pineapples on pizza🥴 Most importantly, she provides excellent service to the citizens of Merced County!

✅ Sheriff Dispatcher Aldana has been serving the citizens of Merced County for four months! Dispatcher Aldana is currently undergoing a training program that takes, on average, 6-8 months! 📆 Dispatcher Aldana loves Dachshund dogs🐾, enjoys helping the citizens of Merced County receive the assistance they need 🚓🚑🚒, and looks forward to the daily challenges a dispatching career provides!

➡️ If you are seeking a career in a fast-paced environment where you have the privilege to serve your local community, by assisting them in both emergency and non-emergency situations, PLEASE apply through the Merced County website BELOW ⬇️⬇️

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/merced/jobs/3960814/sheriff-dispatcher-i-ii-extra-help-sheriff-dispatcher-i-ii?page=3&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/merced/jobs/3960814/sheriff-dispatcher-i-ii-extra-help-sheriff-dispatcher-i-ii?page=3&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs)

04/10/2023

🚨☎️ NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK ☎️🚨

✅ In recognition of NPSTW, the MCDSA would like to shout out our Sheriff Dispatcher’s‼️

➡️ Our Sheriff Dispatcher are dedicated to keeping the Public, Deputy Sheriff’s, and all other Merced County Sheriff’s Office staff safe!

➡️ The job duties are difficult to preform, the hours are long, and the interactions are often emotionally draining! And we admit, helping our Deputy Sheriff’s can be a frustrating, seemingly impossible task at times! 🤣🤣

➡️ If you are seeking a career in a fast-paced environment where you have the privilege to serve your local community, by assisting them in both emergency and non-emergency situations, PLEASE apply through the Merced County website BELOW ⬇️⬇️

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/merced/jobs/3960814/sheriff-dispatcher-i-ii-extra-help-sheriff-dispatcher-i-ii?page=3&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/merced/jobs/3960814/sheriff-dispatcher-i-ii-extra-help-sheriff-dispatcher-i-ii?page=3&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs)