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Form of work**This recruitment is only open to current CONFIRE employees**
** THIS IS A CONFIRE POSITION ONLY **
CONFIRE is a separate entity from San Bernardino County and
the Fire Protection District.
CONFIRE JPAis recruiting for Supervising Dispatchersto oversee shift dispatch operations in an emergency services communications center. Communications Centers are located in Rialto and in Hesperia. This position supervises Emergency Service Dispatchers and Call Takers, provides guidance and direction on emergency and non-emergency situations, and ensures compliance with policies and procedures.
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.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Certification: Must possess and maintain a valid CPR certification and an IAED Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) certification.
Work Hours: Positions in this class may work 12-hour shifts as assigned, to meet the needs of the department.
Work Availability & On-Call: Must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays and may be required to participate for on-call.
Location: Must be willing to work at any CONFIRE location within the county of San Bernardino.
Travel: Travel may be required. A valid California driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be provided at time of hire and maintained throughout employment.
CERTIFICATION: Possession of current IAED Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) and CPR certifications.--AND--EXPERIENCE: One (1) year experience as an emergency services dispatcher in a public safety dispatch center, utilizing a computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system, in support of public safety responders.Travel: Travel may be required. A valid California driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be provided at time of hire and maintained throughout employment.
NOTE: Ensure your work history clearly details qualifying responsibilities, including specific CAD experience in an emergency environment and lead worker experience.
The ideal candidate will possess strong and confident communication skills, excellent relationship-building abilities, and an accessible leadership style. An honest and ethical leader, capable of garnering the trust and respect of colleagues, employees and the public, as well as a commitment to creating a culture of collaboration, teamwork, and trust are also highly desired.
Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the deadline.
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