POLICE COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR - Part-Time Job at State of California in Sacrame

These are 12-months limited-term positions that may be extended to 24 months with the possibility of becoming permanent. * If you have applied previously please be sure to reapply and get an application in if you are still interested Applications will be processed in rounds with the following cut-off dates: * January 8, 2026 * Please Note: Due to postal service delays, electronic submission of application is recommended. Please see the Duty Statement link, found in the Additional Documents section, for more information. Short and long-term travel for meetings, training, or emergency assignments may be required. May be required to work various shifts and overtime including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Will be required to successfully complete the CAL FIRE ECC Academy within 1 year of permanent hire. The incumbent must pass background and medical clearance prior to appointment. The incumbent must be absent of any medical condition which would preclude the safe and efficient performance of this classification. Persons unsuccessful in the required medical exam cannot be appointed. COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR Additional Documents * Job Application Package Checklist * Fire/EMS Dispatcher COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR $Telework: In Office 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time 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. 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! The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired. All job applicants must provide their employment history on the application form (State Application STD 678) rather than attaching a resume to the form, otherwise the application may be considered incomplete. Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission. The minimum qualifications can be found in the Communications Operator classification specifications. TAU appointments to this classification are made under temporary authorization. In accordance with the California State Constitution, no person may serve in one or more positions under a temporary appointment longer than 9 months in 12 consecutive months. Therefore, all time served in temporary appointments (for example, CAL FIRE's Firefighter I) during the 12 consecutive month period will count towards this 9 month maximum. 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. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Forestry & Fire Protection Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Forestry & Fire Protection Required Application Package Documents The following items are required to be submitted with your application. 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 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. * In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Knowledge of CAL FIRE hired equipment policies and procedures. Ability to utilize various word processing, database, spreadsheet and/or graphic computer programs including, but not limited to: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook. Ability to proofread written material and make necessary grammatical and spelling corrections prior to disseminating. Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. Hiring Unit Contact: Sullivan@fire.ca.gov You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office. 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. Filing a job application "within the time" shall mean: applications must be postmarked by the United States Postal Service (USPS) or depositing with a parcel delivery or courier service no later than the final filing date specified by the job vacancy announcement, provided that the parcel contains proof of a timely deposit with the parcel delivery or courier service or * Date stamped at the appropriate office of the appointing power no later than the final filing date specified by the job vacancy announcement For the purposes of determining whether an application has been filed within the time as set forth above, any dates printed on mobile barcodes or equivalent mobile print technology shall not be considered postmarks and, as such, are not acceptable proof of the date the application was filed. ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS A completed State Application (STD. 678), a Resume, and any other relevant documents (e.g. transcript copies, copies of degree(s), cover letter, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareer Account, by U.S. mail, or by dropping your application package off. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please note you can only apply for one Job Control per application submission. Temporary Appointments (TAU) may be considered if conditions warrant. TAU may not exceed 9 months and will require eligibility to be obtained through an examination process in order to transition to a permanent or limited-term appointment. 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. 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.