Assistant Principal-Elementary School
Career Description
The Sheriff's Department will accept applications on a continuous basis until the needs of the department are met. This is a Journey Level Class in the Communications Technician Series that is located at Sheriff’s Communications. Incumbents in this class install, maintain, and repair complex electronic equipment, working with minimal supervision.
Radio Systems Unit: Installation and maintenance of mobile radios, portable radios, police video systems, and mobile data computers.
Dispatch Systems Unit: Installation and maintenance of dispatch center communications equipment and related peripherals.
Radio/Microwave Unit: Installation and maintenance of backbone radio equipment including base station and microwave radios.
Sound/Video and Security Systems Unit: Installation and maintenance of a wide variety of audio, video, control, security, and specialty electronics.
Assignments will be based on departmental needs and applicant’s qualifications. The supplemental form(s) will indicate the current position(s) available.
Special Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: 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 Sheriff-Coroner.
Licenses: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, Class C or higher is required. FCC General Radio Operator’s License may be required within one year after appointment for some assignments. Possession of a valid Amateur Radio License will be helpful for some assignments.
Physical and Mental Requirements
Some assignments may require lifting and moving of heavy equipment. Crawling through attics and confined spaces. Some assignments require long periods of computer operation and programming.
May be required to work in remote areas and on mountaintops in any type of weather conditions. Must be willing and able to work in high security areas such as jails, courthouses, and dispatch centers.
Selection Procedure
The Sheriff Human Resources Department screens all applications and supplemental information forms to identify the qualified candidates. (Please answer supplemental questions in detail, how you answer the questions will determine if you will be referred to the oral interview. The more information you provide on each question will help us in determining if you have the experience we are looking for.) After screening, the more qualified candidates will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process.
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted on-line only. Specific information pertaining to this recruitment can be obtained by calling Norma Cortez at (714) 647-1889.
Non-Management Benefits
Includes a variety of health plan options, annual leave, and paid holidays.
Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan, and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement.
Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).
Additional Information
"Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply."
Required Questions
Describe your education, experience, and knowledge in each of the following areas: Include title of position held, a brief description of the duties, type of equipment you worked with, and time in assignment.
Installing radio equipment using hand and power tools.
Installation, optimization, maintenance, and repair of personal computers.
Servicing repeater, mobile, and portable radio equipment using specialized communications test equipment (service monitor, spectrum analyzers, wattmeters, etc.).
Trunked radio and simulcast.
List any education or training that you have completed which is specific to the duties listed in the job announcement. List completed training, including school name, course title, date completed, number of semester or quarter units, and a brief description of each course. This is in addition to education and training listed on the main application form.