County fire and sheriff depend on radio communications to protect and serve the residents of. We are always interested in hearing from those we serve. Kern county fire department looking to hire emergency. The emergency communications center ecc is responsible for receiving and dispatching all fire, medical and rescue calls within the 8,000 square miles of kern county. Serviceoriented individuals who value working for supportive management that stands behind employees should enjoy this. Bakersfield is a city in and the county seat of kern county, california, united states. Sep 26, 2019 county of riverside fire dispatcher salaries 1 salaries reported. Check out to check the examination schedule for public safety dispatcher openings or download an application. When kern county residents call the board of supervisors with a road problem, like a pothole in the road, for example, burnslusich takes the call and. Kern county sheriffs dispatcher i definition under supervision, operates and controls operation of telephone and 911. Supervising fire dispatcher at kern county bakersfield. In these locations, a primary 911 call taker determines if the emergency calls for fire andor emergency medical services, and if so, then transfers the call to the fire and ems dispatcher. Fire ems dispatchers are generally employed in cities or municipalities without a central emergency communications dispatch center. When you call the communications division, you will speak with a highly trained sheriffs dispatcher, whose mission is to provide a high level of quality service.
The kern county fire department is nationally renowned for its professionalism and commitment to duty. The job is not for everyone, but if youre someone who can keep calm and even tempered. Residents are encouraged to apply for positions that interest them. Kget kern county sheriffs office has announced tiffany mock as their dispatcher of the year for 2018. Often referred to as the window to the kern county sheriffs office, the communications. In kern county, the number of public safety dispatchers is expected to grow faster than average growth rate for all occupations. Kcso says mock has been with the department for the last nine years and has grown into one of their most technically proficient dispatchers.
Its a job often behind the scenes of agencies like the bakersfield police department, the kern county fire department, and the kern county sheriffs office. Our client is a major transpiration company in the kern county area. As a result of zachs quick actions and training, kcfd units arrived on scene and found the vehicle 400 ft. County of riverside fire dispatcher salaries 1 salaries reported. Emergency communication center kern county fire department. Sports tuesday kart racer logan chambers, nba more players tested positive for coronavirus, bhs volleyball player ava palm signs with utep, nfl free agents on the move. Click here to begin tweet job title communications specialist dispatcher location bakersfield, ca department communications center flsa status nonexempt shifts hiring fulltime, weekends, swing. This includes 911 emergency calls police, fire, and paramedic. View dispatcher jobs in california from employers who want to hire you. Not many opportunities to expand professionally, but a job to take pride in serving the community. The main category is live streaming audio police and fire scanner that is about public safety broadcasts on the internet.
The job wanted sign is still up at the kern county fire department as leaders look to fill three vacancies. Ecc receives transferred calls from 17 different law enforcement agencies and gives calls to 3 different private ambulance companies. Kern county sheriff and taft police dispatch, chp taft p. Speak with a recruiter at 18884224756 or visit the state personnel board website. Kern county california live audio feeds live police, fire. You will receive requests, transmit messages and track vehicles. Apply to dispatcher, communications officer, fire engineer and more. Welcome to the city of bakersfield current employment opportunities. County departments will select applications from the database as needed. Each rotation also has 1 dispatcher to work a swing shift to provide additional coverage. The job of dispatcher may appeal to those who enjoy following set procedures and routines, working with data and details, and following a clear line of authority. Kern county sheriffs live dispatch resource detail the.
Promotion to fire dispatcher ii is considered on a merit basis subject to department heads recommendation and approval by the chief human resources officer. Your online application will be retained in our extra help database for 6 months. Hall ambulance is the 911 paramedic provider for 87% of kern county, california. As a result of zachs quick actions and training, kcfd units arrived on scene and found the vehicle 400 ft down an embankment. The center provides service to the sheriffs office, five police departments, nine fire departments, six paramedic service areas, marin county department of public works, and many other city and county government service departments.
Dispatching clerk at creative financial staffing llc. In a learning capacity, and on an assigned shift, receives and acts upon emergency and nonemergency calls in accordance with established policies and procedures. Launchkern is kern county s new continuous improvement and employee engagement initiative to improve the work we do and improve the services we provide our residents. This link is listed in our web site directory since thursday oct 22 2009, and till today kern county sheriffs live dispatch has been followed for a total of 11503 times. If you have a compliment, question or concern, please email us at. Kern county fire department looking to hire emergency dispatchers. County of san bernardino human resources 157 west fifth street, 1st floor san bernardino, ca. Our daily staffing consists of 1 supervisor and 4 dispatchers per shift. Jobs for public safety dispatchers are expected to increase by 21.
Fire dispatcher jobs find fire dispatcher vacancies monster. Routh has been working as a fire dispatcher at kern countys emergency communications center for the past six years. You can now apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and clicking on the apply link. Save search enter your email below to save this search and receive job recommendations for similar positions.
Dispatching is a technically challenging career requiring patience, compassion. If this is the first time you are applying using our online job application, you will need to. View kristy kennedys profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. County of san bernardino human resources 157 west fifth street, 1st floor san bernardino, ca 924150440 909. See more of kern county sheriffs office on facebook. Emergency medical fire dispatcher current employee bakersfield, ca september 20, 2018 a stressful and demanding job. Our annual call volume entered for 2016 was 108,945 calls. To proudly serve our communities by protecting life, property and the environment through effective education, prevention, preparedness and. Below is a list of all kern county job titles and salaries. Kern county is an innovative and dynamic place to start or continue a path to your career. The public safety pathway is designed to provide students who are interested in the fields of criminal justice, emergency response, firefighting, paramedics, police, and any other public services field, the basic skills and knowledge for employment. Public safety dispatcher california highway patrol. Emergency medicalfire dispatcher current employee bakersfield, ca september 20, 2018 a stressful and demanding job. Current job openings san bernardino county fire department.
The fire dispatcher position closes on april 9th, dont miss your chance to join our team. Serviceoriented individuals who value working for supportive management that stands behind employees should enjoy this type of job. Public safety dispatcher communications clerk alcoholic beverage control, department of. Bfd firefighter trainees must pass the twenty 24 week, academically rigorous and physically demanding bakersfield fire department academy that includes didactic and manipulative instruction in. Today the kern county fire department announces the use of smart911, which enables its users to create a free, private, and secure safety pro. Mar 31, 2020 below is a list of all kern county job titles and salaries. Apply to baker, detailer, public health nurse and more.
Bakersfields population is around 380,000, making it the 9thmost populous city in california and the 52ndmost populous city in the nation. Associate degrees and degrees for transfer aa, as, aat, ast. Launchkern is kern countys new continuous improvement and employee engagement initiative to improve the work we do and improve the services we provide our residents. Nov 14, 2012 the job wanted sign is still up at the kern county fire department as leaders look to fill three vacancies. Roxanne routh was named emergency medical dispatcher of year. It covers about 151 sq mi 390 km2 near the southern end of the san joaquin valley and the central valley region. Ventura county rookie 911 dispatcher meets baby she helped deliver duration. Kern county sheriffs dispatcher i definition under supervision, operates and controls operation of telephone and 911 equipment, transmitters and receivers in the sheriffs department through the use of a computeraided dispatch system. Possession of a valid class c california drivers license is.
At srfecc, we believe in serving others, forgiving ourselves and each other, being selfless, and having great. If you are interested in a job that is not currently open, you can request to be notified by email when the job opens by clicking on the job title below and then on the green subscribe link. The kern county fire department is monitoring the situation closely while working in partnership with our local, state, and federal partners to ensure the safety of our community and employees. Dispatchers train on so many different topics in order to do their job. The kern county fire department kcfd provides fire protection and emergency response services for the unincorporated areas of kern county, california, and for multiple cities within the county. The communications division of the sheriffs office operates the marin county public safety communications center located in san rafael. The board of supervisors relies on these groups to advise them on a wide range of issues. Extrahelp temp positions kern county fire department. Transformer at burbank power plant explodes into ball of fire, knocks out power video 4 hours ago. Visit the kern county human resources page for potential department listings. Advanced job search geographical job search exam assessment search select a county to view jobs for that area. Police officer lateral deputy sheriff iii laterals accepted alturas, city of. The department covers an area which spans over 8,000 square miles 21,000 km 2. Our response areas encompass an area equal in size to the state of new jersey.
Imperial county human resources and risk management. Final interviews will be conducted to determine which firefighter candidates receive formal job offers. The kern county sheriffs office is committed to work in partnership with our community to enhance the safety, security, and quality of life for the residents and visitors of kern county through professional public safety services. Box 47 11 court street 2nd floor room 225 weaverville, ca 9609347. Dispatcher tracey halvorson, who has worked for kern county for at least a decade, received a call on february 26 from a nurse requesting paramedics to come and help a woman who was barely breathing and had collapsed inside the glenwood gardens facility. Law enforcement job opportunities commission on post. Often referred to as the window to the kern county sheriffs office, the communications division is generally the first contact the public will have with the department. This accident, which resulted in 5 injured patients, occurred on north bound hwy 14 north of silver queen rd in kcfd station 14s area. We are looking for a reliable dispatching clerk to act as a communication point for all calls. This is a voluntary, informational meeting for candidates to ask questions about this. Kern county hiring sheriffs dispatch supervisor shift. The human resources division provides a single point of contact for public access to job searches and employee access to benefit information. Apply online by clicking the position title and following the link within the job description. Fire dispatcher job orientation interested candidates are invited to attend a fire dispatcher job orientation meeting at the board of supervisors chambers, 1115 truxtun ave.
We have assisted at such incidents as the katrina hurricane disaster, columbia shuttle disaster and recovery, 911 attacks on the pentagon, as well as numerous other significant events and wild fires around the country, many more in our own state. Recovering kern county addicts fight to stay sober while selfisolating video. Click here to begin tweet job title communications specialist dispatcher location bakersfield, ca department communications center flsa status nonexempt shifts hiring fulltime, weekends, swing shift job summary under the supervision of. Three 3 years experience comparable to a sheriffs dispatcher including one 1 year as a kern county sheriffs senior dispatcher. Public safety training pathway bakersfield college. An application and job flier may also be obtained from. Communications division marin county sheriffs office.
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