Fire/EMS Dispatcher
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)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. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants. Position Details Job Code #: JC-498073 Position #(s): 542-000-1670-VAR Working Title: Fire/EMS Dispatcher Classification: COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR $4,690.00 - $6,459.00 A $5,307.00 - $7,306.00 B New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: Multiple Work Location: United States Telework: In Office Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time Facility: Northern Region Department Information The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is California's fire department and resource management agency. The organization is comprised of nearly 12,000 permanent and seasonal employees. The mission of the Department is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of California. When you join CAL FIRE, you join a family of employees that function as a team. You will build trust and friendship with your co-workers, as together you respond to emergencies and challenging situations. CAL FIRE provides employees with a variety of career choices and opportunities. We hope that you will consider a rewarding and challenging career with CAL FIRE! Job Description And Duties This is a new advertisement for 2026. If you have previously applied to past Communications Operator job postings, you will need to reapply to this current advertisement to be considered for these positions. Hires may be made in the following counties: Butte, El Dorado, Humboldt, Lassen, Mendocino, Napa, Nevada, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Shasta, Siskiyou, and Tehama. Applications will be processed in rounds with the following cut-off dates: May 8, 2026 June 10, 2026 July 9, 2026 August 10, 2026 September 9, 2026 October 9, 2026 November 6, 2026 Under general supervision, operates multifrequency/channel radio systems, law enforcement telecommunications terminals, computer terminals, and associated equipment; respond to telephone hot-line circuits; dispatch mobile law enforcement and emergency response units to specified points as required; identify locations where assistance is required, determine the availability and location of departmental units, and dispatch units by radio; request emergency services as requested or required by field personnel; respond to other law enforcement and emergency response agencies, dispatching departmental units for response as necessary; act as incident coordinators, tracking and responding to emergency response calls; access 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; access data on other law enforcement records' databases; maintain required logs; answer telephone inquiries and provide information; and perform other related duties. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Special Requirements The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired. Must succe…