Emergency Services Technician

WHY JOIN US AT SOLANO COUNTY?

COMMITMENT TO SERVICE: Our mission is to serve the people and to provide a safe and healthy place to live, learn, work and play.

We serve the public in many different ways, including:

• Providing primary medical, dental, substance abuse, mental health and social services to residents, including the uninsured, low-income, and medically underserved, and administering federal, state, and local public assistance programs
• Providing law enforcement services in the unincorporated area of the county
• Protecting the community from public health threats such as communicable diseases
• Coordinating countywide responses to domestic violence and terrorism or other emergencies
• Managing the criminal justice process after arrest (jail, prosecution, defense, probation)
• Supporting other local governments through efficient property tax collection as mandated by the State, County and local jurisdictions; and,
• Administration and enforcement of Federal, State, and Local laws and policies pertaining to environmental health, building construction, and land use planning

OUR EMPLOYEES: Our diverse workforce is committed to fulfilling this mission and does so by exemplifying our IDEAL Core Values, engaging in our day to day work of serving the public with Integrity, Dignity, Excellence, Accountability, and Leadership.

Dedicated to Our Community!

The Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to the protection and well-being of every person in Solano County by providing excellent community service.

The values of the Sheriff’s Office are to bring:

Professionalism: Performing to the highest standards with integrity, ethical behavior and accountability.

Trust: Confidence in the character and ability to meet expectations.

Courage: To persevere with mental and moral strength in the face of difficulty.

Innovation: Embrace and inspire creativity to apply better solutions that accomplish goals and outcomes.

Teamwork: Unified collaboration to accomplish common goals without regard to personal agendas.

Service: Providing professional assistance in support of the community's best interests and well-being.

Respect: To value and embrace individuality with special regard to differences.

THE POSITION:

The Emergency Services Technician, under general direction, assists the Emergency Services Manager in planning and coordinating multi-hazard emergency response and recovery activities in support of the County's Office of Emergency Services; performs related duties as required.

The Sheriff's Office is currently looking to hire an extra-help employee. The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur throughout the County.

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Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience: Any combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates possession and competency in requisite knowledge and abilities.:

Typical qualifying education and/or experience would be: Equivalent to two years of full-time paid experience in emergency services related activities.:

DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• College transcripts may be required for this position
• If qualifying under the education requirement, candidates must submit a copy of their official/unofficial college transcripts (which verify the student, institution, courses and units completed) by the final filing date
• Candidates who fail to submit their transcripts by the final filing date may be disqualified from the recruitment
• PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service
• The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment
• Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained

How to Submit Your Documents:

• In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to, or by email to
• Be sure to include the recruitment title Emergency Services Technician and the recruitment number (26-623030-01) in your email or fax

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license is required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

• Independent travel is required.
• Incumbents must be able to perform basically sedentary work.
• Incumbents may be required to take specialized training and assist in response to emergencies.
• Incumbents may be required to work outside normal business hours.
• Incumbents may be required to pass a background investigation.

SELECTION PROCESS:

10/16/26- 5:00pm (PST) - Deadline to submit application and required documents.:

• Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule
• All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination . Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed
• Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant's ability to advance in the process
• as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses
• Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.:

• All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted
• These provisions are subject to change
• RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions
• however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees

HOW TO APPLY:

• Applications must be submitted through the NeoGov system
• Paper copies of applications are not accepted
• All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g.: degree/transcripts, certificates, licenses, DD-214, ADA Accommodation Request, etc.) must be submitted by the date indicated above
• Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application
• You will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application
• Please ensure any experience you believe qualifies you for the job is reflected in your application's employment history
• When completing employment details and/or responding to supplemental questions, do not write “see resume,” as resumes will not be reviewed and this will be considered an incomplete application

Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment .:

• Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m
• EOE/AA

Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.:

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS:

• To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions
• A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE (or APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE)
• Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons
• Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score
• Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score
• Veteran's preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for Solano County Sheriff's Office is Martin Rivera.