Fire/EMS Dispatcher

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE); California (MO); On-site; USD 52,340 - 72,082; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is seeking a Fire/EMS Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and operate communication systems. This role requires background and medical clearance prior to hiring.

Working under general supervision, you will respond to emergency situations, dispatch units, and maintain logs. The position is permanent and full-time, based mainly in various California counties including Butte and Santa Clara.

Qualifications

• Must meet Minimum Qualifications as stated in the Classification Specification.
• Background investigation clearance required prior to being hired.
• Medical clearance required prior to being hired.

Responsibilities

• Operate radio systems and dispatch units as required.
• Respond to telephone hot-line circuits and inquiries.
• Track and respond to emergency response calls.

Skills

Multifrequency/channel radio systems operation

Emergency response coordination

Law enforcement telecommunications knowledge

Data access in law enforcement systems

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-498072
• Position #(s): 542-000-1670-VAR
• Working Title: Fire/EMS Dispatcher
• Classification: COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR
• Salaries: $4,690.00 - $6,459.00 A; $5,307.00 - $7,306.00 B
• # of Positions: Multiple
• Work Location: United States
• Telework: In Office
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Facility: Northern Region
• Department: California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)

Job Description and Duties

Under general supervision, operates multifrequency/channel radio systems, law enforcement telecommunications terminals, computer terminals, and associated equipment; responds to telephone hot‑line circuits; dispatches mobile law enforcement and emergency response units to specified points as required; identifies locations where assistance is required, determines the availability and location of departmental units, and dispatches units by radio; requests emergency services as requested or required by field personnel; responds to other law enforcement and emergency response agencies, dispatches departmental units for response as necessary; acts as incident coordinators, tracking and responding to emergency response calls; accesses data related to warrants, driver licenses, vehicle and vessel registrations, hazardous materials, weapons, stolen property, and criminal history information through the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System; accesses data on other law enforcement records’ databases; maintains required logs; answers telephone inquiries and provides information; and performs other related duties.

Hires may be made in the following counties: Butte, El Dorado, Humboldt, Lassen, Mendocino, Napa, Nevada, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Shasta, Siskiyou, and Tehama.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Special Requirements

• Position(s) require background investigation clearance prior to being hired.
• Position(s) require medical clearance prior to being hired.
• Must successfully complete required training.
• TAU applicants are encouraged to apply. TAU appointments to this classification are made under temporary authorization; if offered a TAU appointment, the applicant must take the next exam administered for this classification.