Emergency Radio Coordinator (Communications Coordinator II)

Posting number: 3371GE-0925-060(O)

Department: Sheriff-Coroner

Job classification: COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Law Enforcement, Fire & EMS, Dispatch, EMS, 911 Telecommunications, Emergency Management

Summary

EMERGENCY RADIO COORDINATOR

EMERGENCY RADIO COORDINATOR

 (COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR II) 

SALARY INFORMATION  
 Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
This recruitment is open to the public and is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Emergency Radio Coordinator (Communications Coordinator II) vacancies within the Sheriff-Coroner Department.  This recruitment may also be used to fill position in similar and/or lower classifications.  
 

Applications will be accepted on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 on a continuous basis until the needs of the department are met and may close on any day at 11:59 p.m. (PST).
 

 

ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is among the largest in the nation, providing exemplary law enforcement services focused on a collaborative, dedicated and innovative approach to public safety.

The more than 3,800 sworn and professional staff, along with more than 800 reserve personnel, are committed to serving the needs of Orange County by embodying the Sheriff’s Department core values:

• Integrity without Compromise
• Service Before Self
• Professionalism in the Performance of Duty
• Vigilance in Safeguarding our Community

The Department consists of six organizational Commands comprised of 23 Divisions. Together, these Commands and Divisions provide services including land, air and sea-based patrol, custody operations, investigative services, emergency management, coroner services, forensics and specialty operations, among an extensive list of other public safety services.

 
THE OPPORTUNITY
Control One is an integral part of the Emergency Communications Bureau and is the only county-wide interoperable communications center in California. In fact, Control One is the central point of contact for mutual aid and interoperable communications between all law enforcement, fire, public works, and lifeguard agencies in addition to state and federal agencies in Orange County using dedicated radio, landline, microwave, and satellite communications systems.
 
Personnel are responsible for providing criminal justice database information, warrants, family court orders, weapon registration, and driver's license checks for all law enforcement agencies via the Purple radio channel.  

The Paramedic Desk (OCC) utilizes radio and the ReddiNet/HEAR system to determine hospital availability for mass casualty incidents and day-to-day patient intake for fire and EMS (Emergency Medical Services) partners.  

Red Channel is responsible for coordinating emergency county-wide radio traffic and broadcasts is a unique radio channel exclusive to all Orange County law enforcement agencies.   

Control One is the central point-of-contact off alert notifications for Orange County.

Click here for additional information about the Emergency Communications Bureau.
 
GENERAL DUTIES
Under general supervision, Emergency Radio Coordinator (Communications Coordinators II) operate various radio communications consoles at the 24-hour Sheriff's Communication Center; and do other work as required.
 
Incumbents coordinate radio communications for public safety activities in Orange County via the 800mHz Countywide Communications System (CCCS). This includes communications involving the field activities of city police, communications between paramedic teams and hospitals, and other general County government activities.
 
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