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Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24-CONFIRE-13
Department: ConFire (JPA)
Opening Date: 05/21/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
The Job
** THIS IS A CONFIRE POSITION ONLY **
CONFIRE is a separate entity from San Bernardino County and
the Fire Protection District.
CONFIRE, JPAis 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, JPAis 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!!!
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
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.
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. Resumes 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 to review the Government Jobs , 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.
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INSTRUCTIONS: The information on the Application and your responses to the following Supplemental Questions will be used in a determination of qualifications. Accurate responses should be provided for each question, and all experience must be clearly detailed in the work experience section of your application in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.
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Provide the name of the employer where you acquired your qualifying Fire or EMS experience.
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Indicate your corrected typing speed:
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Are you currently CPR certified? (Attach certification.)
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Do you currently possess an Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) certificate? (Attach certification.)
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Indicate your possession of other certifications related to emergency dispatch (i.e., DMV, POST, etc.). Include title of certificate and issuing agency.
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Do you have Call Intake (911) experience with a fire or law enforcement agency?
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Do you have Emergency Dispatching experience with a fire, ambulance, or law enforcement agency?
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Do you have current or previous experience as a Dispatcher or System Status Controller dispatching emergency response services within San Bernardino County and Riverside County areas? Ensure this employer is included and fully detailed in the Work History section of your application.
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I am available and willing to work all shifts: day, night, weekend, rotating, swing in any Fire Communications Dispatch Center location. I understand that checking "NO" will remove me from this testing process and I will need to reapply at a later date when I am available for all shifts and locations. I further understand that refusal to work an assigned shift will remove me from the list and/or terminate my employment.
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I am available and willing to work 12-hour shifts. I understand that checking "NO" will remove me from this testing process and I will need to reapply at a later date when I am available for the indicated work hours. I further understand that refusal to work the assigned hours will remove me from the list and/or terminate my employment.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
Required Question
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24-CONFIRE-13
Department: ConFire (JPA)
Opening Date: 05/21/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
The Job
** THIS IS A CONFIRE POSITION ONLY **
CONFIRE is a separate entity from San Bernardino County and
the Fire Protection District.
CONFIRE, JPAis 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, JPAis 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!!!
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
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.
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. Resumes 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 to review the Government Jobs , 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.
01
INSTRUCTIONS: The information on the Application and your responses to the following Supplemental Questions will be used in a determination of qualifications. Accurate responses should be provided for each question, and all experience must be clearly detailed in the work experience section of your application in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.
- I have read and understand the instructions above.
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Provide the name of the employer where you acquired your qualifying Fire or EMS experience.
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Indicate your corrected typing speed:
- 0-24 wpm
- 25-29 wpm
- 30-49 wpm
- 50+ wpm
- None of the above.
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Are you currently CPR certified? (Attach certification.)
- Yes
- No
05
Do you currently possess an Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) certificate? (Attach certification.)
- Yes
- No
06
Indicate your possession of other certifications related to emergency dispatch (i.e., DMV, POST, etc.). Include title of certificate and issuing agency.
07
Do you have Call Intake (911) experience with a fire or law enforcement agency?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have Emergency Dispatching experience with a fire, ambulance, or law enforcement agency?
- Yes, I have Fire dispatching experience.
- Yes, I have Law Enforcement dispatching experience.
- Yes, I have emergency ambulance dispatching experience.
- Yes, I have experience dispatching in at least 2 of the above environments.
- No, I do not have the above experience.
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Do you have current or previous experience as a Dispatcher or System Status Controller dispatching emergency response services within San Bernardino County and Riverside County areas? Ensure this employer is included and fully detailed in the Work History section of your application.
- Yes, I have current or previous experience as a Dispatcher as described above.
- Yes, I have current or previous experience as a System Status Controller as described above.
- No, I do not have current or previous experience as described above.
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I am available and willing to work all shifts: day, night, weekend, rotating, swing in any Fire Communications Dispatch Center location. I understand that checking "NO" will remove me from this testing process and I will need to reapply at a later date when I am available for all shifts and locations. I further understand that refusal to work an assigned shift will remove me from the list and/or terminate my employment.
- Yes, I am available and willing to work all shifts at any location.
- No, I am not available and/or willing to work all shifts at any location at this time.
- None of the above.
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I am available and willing to work 12-hour shifts. I understand that checking "NO" will remove me from this testing process and I will need to reapply at a later date when I am available for the indicated work hours. I further understand that refusal to work the assigned hours will remove me from the list and/or terminate my employment.
- Yes, I am available and willing to work 12-hour shifts.
- No, I am not available and/or willing to work 12-hour shifts at this time.
- None of the above.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
- I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.
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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
- I understand
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
- I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.
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