Emergency Radio Coordinator; Communications Coordinator II

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 positions in similar and/or lower classifications.

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

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 department comprises more than 3,800 sworn and professional staff, along with more than 800 reserve personnel, committed to serving Orange County by embodying core values:
Integrity without Compromise
, Service Before Self
, Professionalism in the Performance of Duty
, and Vigilance in Safeguarding our Community
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The Department consists of six organizational Commands comprised of 23 Divisions, delivering services including patrol, custody operations, investigative services, emergency management, coroner services, forensics, and more.

THE OPPORTUNITY
Control One is an integral part of the Emergency Communications Bureau and is the county-wide interoperable communications center in California. It serves as the central contact for mutual aid and interoperable communications among law enforcement, fire, public works, lifeguard agencies, and state/federal agencies in Orange County using dedicated radio, landline, microwave, and satellite systems. Personnel provide criminal justice database information, warrants, family court orders, weapon registration, and driver’s license checks via the Purple radio channel.

The Paramedic Desk (OCC) uses radio and the Reddi Net/HEAR system to determine hospital availability for mass casualty incidents and day-to-day EMS client intake. Red Channel coordinates county-wide radio traffic and broadcasts for Orange County law enforcement. Control One is the central point of contact for alert notifications for Orange County. For more information about the Emergency Communications Bureau, .

GENERAL DUTIES
Under general supervision, Emergency Radio Coordinator (Communications Coordinator II) operates various radio communications consoles at the 24-hour Sheriff s Communication Center and may perform other related duties. Incumbents coordinate radio communications for public safety activities in Orange County via the 800mHz Countywide Communications System (CCCS), including field communications for city police, hospital communications, and other County activities. This assignment requires greater independence, special training and certification, and is rotated.

Example of Duties
Incumbents will use the OCATS system to connect to statewide CLETS and nationwide NLETS/NCIC databases to run vehicles, subjects, and property, with access to items such as driver license records, warrants, stolen property, and firearms.

The Emergency Radio Coordinator (Communications Coordinator II) monitors and coordinates across various mutual aid radio channels, including Purple Talk group, Red (Emergency) Talk group, CALAW8, TAN Call Talk group, and other county channels. This includes use of the Orange County EMS Reddi Net/HEAR systems, coordination and broadcasting of SIGALERT traffic advisories, Amber Alerts, vehicle pursuits and tracking systems, after-hours contact with county/state/federal agencies, and broadcasting emergency alerts via the Alert

OC platform (including Wireless Emergency Alerts and EAS).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES
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