Job Description and Duties

COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR – LAW ENFORCEMENT & EMERGENCY SERVICES DIVISION / TELECOMMUNICATIONS / SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CENTER

The reporting location for this position is the Southern Communication Center (SURCOM), located in Perris, CA. This position will work under the general supervision of the SURCOM Communications Supervisor.

SURCOM is a 24-hour public safety dispatch and communications center with a service area covering Southern California. The incumbent will dispatch State Park Peace Officers (Rangers and Lifeguards), Department of Fish and Game Wardens, and other emergency services personnel in the SURCOM service area to emergency and non-emergency events. Duties will include operation of a radio console system, VESTA telephone system, CLETS and computer aided dispatch (CAD). Other duties will include dispatching Department of Fish and Wildlife CalTIP calls, and receiving and processing Office of Emergency Service Hazmat report.

Multiple positions are available.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license is required. You must answer the questions addressing your driver’s license on your application. Ensure you provide your driver’s license number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions on your application.

State housing is not required. For further information regarding this position, please contact Natasha Gilchrist at (279) 599-6703 or Natasha.Gilchrist@parks.ca.gov

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.