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Job Description
The Job
** THIS IS A CONFIRE POSITION ONLY **
CONFIRE is a separate entity from San Bernardino County and
the Fire Protection District.
CONFIRE, JPA is recruiting for Emergency Services Dispatchers to receive requests for emergency and non-emergency assistance. These positions are responsible for dispatching County fire, emergency medical and local government services. Responsibilities include monitoring the radios, communication equipment, and personnel, and coordinating mutual aid procedures and operations.
CONFIRE, JPA is a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) located in San Bernardino County California established to provide communications, dispatch, computer information systems support (IS), and geographic information systems (GIS) to CONFIRE member and contract agencies. The CONFIRE Communications Center's (Comm Center) primary function is to provide 24-hour/365 day direct fire, EMS, and rescue dispatch services to CONFIRE agencies. Beyond the direct fire dispatch role, Comm Center also functions as the San Bernardino County (XBO) Operational Area dispatch, which provides large incident coordination for fire, local government, and emergency medical resources on a countywide basis.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS!!!
Shift bidding is on a rotational basis and not seniority
Lucrative schedule, with every other weekend off
Experienced Dispatchers or Call Takers starting pay adjusted based on experience, training, and education
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Background: Candidates must not have been convicted of a felony and must successfully pass a background investigation which will include a fingerprint check.
Keyboarding: Must maintain a minimum typing speed of 30 wpm throughout employment.
Certification: CPR certification and an Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) course must be successfully completed within six (6) months of the date of hire and must be maintained throughout employment.
Work Hours: Positions in this class typically work 12-hour shifts; training schedules may vary.
Work Availability: Must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Location: Must be willing to work at any CONFIRE location within the county of San Bernardino.
Travel: Travel may be required. A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be provided at time of hire and maintained throughout employment.
Sponsorship: Please note CONFIRE is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
KEYBOARDING
30 wpm (corrected speed)
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
One (1) year experience with a Fire or EMS agency, such as that acquired as a seasonal firefighter or in a Fire Academy, or similar experience that requires knowledge of fire equipment and response procedures.
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One (1) year experience as a dispatcher operating a computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system in a public safety dispatch environment.
NOTE: Ensure your work history clearly details qualifying experience and responsibilities.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have current or previous experience as a Dispatcher or System Status Controller dispatching emergency response services within San Bernardino County and Riverside County areas.
Selection Process
Key Boarding Test: Qualified applicants will be required to pass a keyboarding test (Pass/Fail) in order to continue in the process.
Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time with or without notice. R esumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete your application and consider having your profile created and or updated before applying for the position. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records.
If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
This position does not have benefits.
Closing Date/Time: 2/27/2025 5:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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San Bernardino County
Show moreSan Bernardino County is located in the heart of Southern California, home to over 2 million residents, encompassing 20,160 square miles from the Nevada State line and the Colorado River to the LA County line. This gives San Bernardino County a diverse climate and geography, from mountains as high as 11,502 feet, to the desert as low as 181 feet, and beautiful valleys in between. Pristine lakes and rivers, snow-capped mountain resorts, flowering deserts, and many other family-oriented recreational attractions take advantage of the natural assets of the area, most within an hour's drive. Families enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, colleges and universities, and easy access to airports, hospitals, libraries, and parks. The County provides a safe, clean and healthy environment for residents. A variety of shopping and business opportunities abound, in this, the largest County in the contiguous United States.
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