Fire/EMS Dispatcher United States

Working title
Fire/EMS Dispatcher
Monthly salary
$4690.00 - $7306.00
Job Code #
JC-497984
Position #
542-000-1670-XXX
Deadline
Continuous
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Please see the attached duty statement for details on this postion.

Candidate may be selected by resume review.

Hires may be made in the following counties: Calaveras, Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Monterey, Riverside, San Benito, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, Ventura and San Bernardino. 

*This is a new advertisement for 2026. If you have applied previously please be sure to reapply and get an application in if you are still interested.


These positions are being filled Limited Term up to 24 months with the possibility of becoming Permanent.

Job Description and Duties Please see the attached duty statement for details on this postion.

Candidate may be selected by resume review.

Hires may be made in the following counties: Calaveras, Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Monterey, Riverside, San Benito, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, Ventura and San Bernardino. 

*This is a new advertisement for 2026. If you have applied previously please be sure to reapply and get an application in if you are still interested.


These positions are being filled Limited Term up to 24 months with the possibility of becoming Permanent.

Applications will be processed in rounds with the following cut-off dates:  
  • September 9, 2026 
  • October  9, 2026 
  • November  10, 2026 
  • December 8, 2026
    • You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
    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. 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. 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. 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.
    Application Methods:
    Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
    By Mail
    Drop-off

    Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. 

    Benefits

    Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. 

  • Job Application Package Checklist
  • Duty Statement

    • Required Application Package Documents

    The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

    • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
    • Resume is required and must be included.
    • Other -

      Authorization to Release Information Form (PO-299):https://www.fire.ca.gov/-/media/D817B8E27D8049C3BC35297686467FB9

    • Other -

      Work location form: https://incidents.fire.ca.gov/media/xirajety/commops-wlf.pdf

    Application Instructions

    Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

    Final Filing Date: Until Filled

    The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

    Human Resources Contact:
    Ryan Johnson
    (559) 243-4170

    Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

    EEO Contact:
    Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator
    (916) 767-8359
    ReasonableAccommodations@fire.ca.gov
    California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
    Contact Information

    The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

    Human Resources Contact:
    Ryan Johnson
    (559) 243-4170

    Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

    EEO Contact:
    Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator
    (916) 767-8359
    ReasonableAccommodations@fire.ca.gov
    California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.