“Fire Department Emergency!”
One of the most challenging jobs within the Riverside County Fire
Department is that of a Fire Dispatcher! Dispatchers work at a fast pace, under constant
pressure. Dispatchers must multi-task – often listening/interrogating a caller, typing 911
information into the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) terminal and monitoring/responding to radio
traffic at the same time.
Riverside County Fire Department is seeking individuals who
possess:
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Willingness to work any shift assignment; work
holidays, weekends and overtime as required (Public Safety Communications Officers work three
12-hours shifts one week and four 12-hour shifts the next week)
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The ability to handle a high volume of
emergency calls with tact, good judgment, initiative and speed
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The ability to remain alert, responsible,
diligent, thorough and who can speak clearly and concisely
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The ability to exercise good judgment under
demanding circumstances while maintaining a professional demeanor
Salary Information
:
Public Safety Communications Officer I
$15.99 -
$21.96 Hourly
Public Safety Communications Officer
II $18.31 -
$25.15 Hourly
Senior Public Safety Communications
Officer $19.96 - $27.43 Hourly
New Public Safety Communications Officers are responsible for paying
their portion of the PERS safety retirement (9%) for the first five (5) years of employment.
How To Apply
:
The Public Safety Communications Officer I and II positions are
currently closed at this time. It is anticipated that open enrollment will commence in
October, 2007.
During closed recruitment, visit the
Riverside County Human Resources
Department,
in the 4th paragraph select Job Description (highlighted in blue); look for
the Public Safety Communications Officer I position and click on the link: email me when this
position opens and complete the appropriate information.
During open recruitment, contact the Riverside County Human Resources
Assessment Center to schedule assessment testing at (951) 955-5844. After successfully passing
the assessment exams, you will be scheduled for a mandatory information session. After the
mandatory information session, you may schedule an interview. Interviews will be conducted
several times a year.
For more information please view our brochure by clicking
here.
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