Communications Installer

This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future vacancies in the the Orange County Sheriff's Department. This recruitment may be used to fill similar and/or lower level classifications throughout the County of Orange.

Online applications are being accepted on Thursday, February 27, 2025 for a minimum of five (5) business days. Thereafter, this recruitment will remain open on a continuous basis until the needs of the department are met. It is recommended that interested candidates apply immediately.

THE DIVISION

The Technology Division provides professional, responsive public safety communications for all city and county law enforcement, fire service, paramedic, lifeguard, public works and local government operations in Orange County. We will provide the highest level of service in an efficient and courteous manner, and will remain a leader and national model in all aspects of public safety communications systems and services.

The Technology Division manages the operation of the 800 MHz Countywide Coordinated Communications System (CCCS) for all local public safety agencies (law enforcement, fire, paramedic, lifeguard) and for general government on a 24-hour basis. Other services include design, installation, maintenance and programming of communications and electronic equipment (microwave equipment; 9-1-1 dispatch equipment; mobile and portable radios; surveillance, alarm, sound, video, and control systems), engineering and frequency management.

THE OPPORTUNITY
The Communications Installer is responsible, under direct supervision, to install and remove electronic equipment from variety of locations, including emergency vehicles, but not limited to police cars, police motorcycles, fire trucks, command vehicles; read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and installation instructions; maintain work orders, time sheets, and log documentation; install and maintain surveillance, sound and video systems; performs simple repair work on electronic equipment; assists in the installation and removal of communication equipment from fixed stations and offices; learns to use basic test equipment and does other work as required.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Experience installing cameras, two-way radio communication equipment and public safety equipment is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will have experience in operating a wide variety of motor vehicles.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony or be on any form of probation and must pass an extensive background investigation to the satisfaction of the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner.

Background screening includes completing of a Personal History Form, interview with a background investigator, fingerprinting and may include a polygraph test. Some of the areas considered in the background screening include prior convictions, traffic violations, drug use and credit problems, employment history, professional references and education verification (i.e. degree, license, or official transcripts. Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credentials Services (N.A.C.E.S.).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher is required by date of appointment.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
The County of Orange is committed to providing a means for applicants who may have a disability to identify areas in which they may request a reasonable accommodation. The following is a description of the physical and mental abilities that are customarily required to perform the essential job functions of this position. Applicants are encouraged to contact the recruiter listed for any questions or request an accommodation during the testing/selection process.

Physical Requirements: Applicants must be able to lift over 50 lbs., with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing over 25 lbs.; climb ladders, scaffolding and poles, crawl under vehicles and work in cramped spaces such as under automobile dash or in automobile trunk, stoop, bend or twist your back, kneel, squat and work with arms above shoulder level; identify and distinguish colors; operate power tools or other like machinery that are potentially hazardous. Some assignments may require the ability to climb and work from antennas that may exceed 100 feet.

Environmental Conditions: Must be willing and able to work in remote areas and in high security areas such as jails, courthouses and dispatch centers.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Sheriff Human Resources screens all applications to identify the most qualified candidates for the position based on the skills required to meet the needs of the Department. After the initial screening, the qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.

Applications must emphasize all the areas in which the applicant has expertise and accomplishments in the specific competencies related to the position.

Oral Panel Interview | (Weighted 100%): Candidates will be interviewed and rated by a qualification appraisal panel of job knowledge experts. Each candidate's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidates' qualifications for the job. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.

Veterans Employment Preference Policy (VEPP)
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.

ELIGIBLE LIST
After all procedures have been completed, Sheriff Human Resources will establish an eligible list of qualified candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.

HOW TO APPLY
Only on-line applications will be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of on-line applications. Application information must be current, succinct and related to the requirements in this job announcement. Your application should demonstrate your professional experience and education related to the specific qualifications/duties listed in this bulletin, including areas which you have developed expertise.

EMAIL NOTIFICATION:
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account. NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

QUESTIONS: For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Eugenia Vasquez-Puentes at 714-834-5838 or mvasquez-puentes@OCSheriff.gov. For other recruitment information, please contact Sheriff Recruiting at 714-834-5811.

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays-we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).

Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information

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