Fire Investigator 56/hour
Work Schedule: Work two 24-hour shifts, off four days, back on two 24-hour shifts, repeat
Under the direction of the Fire Marshal, the Fire Prevention Bureau provides the highest levels of service through its five divisions including Code Enforcement, Engineering, Fire Investigations, Exterior Hazard Control, and Public Education.
The Fire Investigation Unit is responsible for determining origin and cause of fires and the investigations of fire related incidents of both criminal and accidental nature, pursuant to the mandate for fire origin and cause determination as outlined in the Fire Code and California Health and Safety Code. The Unit works closely with other law enforcement personnel from our County and City agencies to effect the successful investigation, arrest, prosecution, and conviction of arsonists. The unit consist of one (1) Fire Prevention Captain, six (6) Fire Investigators (two on each shift A, B, and C), and a Clerk-Specialist.
The District is seeking to fill one Fire Investigator position in the Fire Investigation Unit of the Fire Protection Bureau located in Pittsburg, CA. This position is currently assigned to a 56 hour schedule. Two Fire Investigators are assigned per shift, on A, B, or C shift. They work two consecutive twenty-four hour shifts, then off the next four consecutive days, then on two consecutive twenty-four hour shifts, then repeat (two days on, four days off, two days on, etc.)
We are looking for someone who:
Is dedicated to public safety
Has the highest morale and ethical values
Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills
Is physically fit to endure strenuous physical work and long hours
Enjoys working independently and as an integral part of teams
Is self-motivated
What you will typically be responsible for:
Investigating to determine causes of suspicious or significant fires or incidents
Gathering and evaluating physical evidence
Conducting interviews
Processing complex crime scenes
Collaborating with District Attorney to prepare cases for trial
Providing expert testimony in court
Coordinating with law enforcement agencies to detect, apprehend and prosecute arsonists
A few reasons you might love this job:
You will provide important investigative service to the public
Continuous opportunity to learn and grow
Being a member of a small cohesive team
A few challenges you might face in this job:
Juggling multiple priorities with limited time
Working in challenging physical environments
Performing arduous work while wearing required protective equipment, including SCBA
Dealing with difficult and/or emotional people
Competencies Required:
Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication
Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
General Physical Ability: Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination
Fact Finding: Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question
Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
Read the complete job description at www.cccounty.us/hr.
The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for 12 months.
Typical Tasks
Investigates and attempts to determine the origin and causes of suspicious and/or large loss fires, false alarms, explosions, fires of incendiary origin and fire injuries or deaths
Collects and preserves physical evidence in fire investigations
Conducts investigations of property records, insurance records, and interviews witnesses and suspects
Conducts criminal investigations related to fire and/or explosions and makes arrest when appropriate
Prepares fire offense cases for trial and presents evidence in court
Writes reports based on field notes; obtains criminal complaints; confers with district attorneys and prosecutors in preparing cases for court; testifies as an expert witness
Investigates the cause of a fire; preserves evidence; interviews witnesses; interrogates suspects; issues citations for code violations or criminal conduct; makes physical arrests and serves warrants.
May participates in local, state, and federal task forces
Maintains proficiency with assigned firearms and safety equipment; performs routine maintenance of assigned equipment
Enters fire investigation details into the fire incident reporting system
Makes referral of juvenile fires to the Juvenile Fire Setter Program
Instructs fire and police personnel on fire and arson investigation procedures
Coordinates with law enforcement agencies in the detection, apprehension and prosecution of arsonists
Serves as a member of the Off-Duty Standby Team for fire investigation recall
May provide field training to other employees in the field of Fire Investigation
Maintains required training in perishable skills
May assist with Fire Prevention duties as assigned
May work in IDLH areas or environments that are dangerous, hazardous, and/or subject to inclement weather and these environments may contain physical and health hazards that include but are not limited to carcinogenic dusts, toxic substances, smoke, inhalation hazards, dangerous walking surfaces, trip and fall hazards etc.
Responds to emergency scenes as requested/directed and reports to the Incident Commander to provide technical assistance or investigation for origin and cause or performs other duties as assigned by the Incident Commander
Minimum Qualifications
License Required: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out of state valid motor vehicle operator’s license will be accepted during the application process.
Education: An Associates Degree from an accredited college or university, or a Basic certificate from the Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training and accumulation of 60 college credits from an accredited college or university.
Successful completion of the California Fire Service Training and Education System (CFSTES) Fire Investigations 1A, 1B, and 1C
Successful completion of the California Peace Officers' Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Certified Penal Code 832 Module A Training Program Arrest and Control as well as the Firearms portion. (This course includes information pertaining to laws and methods of arrest, search, and seizure and legal and safety aspects of firearm usage).
Experience: Two (2) years full time service within the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (CCCFPD) in Fire Prevention or Fire Suppression; OR
Two (2) years of full-time experience as a Police Officer; OR
Two (2) years of full time service as a fire investigator working for a public or private fire investigation firm.
Other Requirements: Within 24 months of employment, appointees must complete Wild Land Fire Investigations (FI-210) and receive Certification as a Fire Investigator through the California Fire Service Training and Education System
Citizenship: Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship
Age: Must be at least 21 years of age.
Physical Requirements: Ability to meet such health standards as are established by the County Medical Consultant.
Psychological Requirements: Ability to meet psychological evaluation standards, including written and oral psychological screening as specified in Section 1031 of the California Government Code.
NOTE: Prior to appointment, candidates are required to successfully pass the prescribed physical and psychological examinations.
Background: A permanent job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a thorough background investigation, including provisions specified in Sections 1031 and 1031.1 of the California Government Code. The background investigation also includes a criminal record investigation. Candidates shall not have been convicted of a felony in this state or any other state or in any federal jurisdiction, of any offense in any other state or in any federal jurisdiction, which would have been a felony if committed in this state, or discharged from the military for committing an offense, as adjudicated by a military tribunal, which would have been a felony if committed in this state as defined by Cal. Gov. Code § 1029. Disqualifying Factors: In addition to the definition of disqualifying criminal acts as defined by Cal. Gov. Code § 1029, applicants who have engaged in “Serious Misconduct” as defined by Cal. Pen. Code § 13510.8 are ineligible to be employed as a peace officer in the State of California.
Firearms: Continued eligibility to possess, use, and carry firearms. Ability to meet and maintain departmental firearms qualifications standards. Free from any disqualifying factors that prevent or prohibit the possession, use, and carry of firearms.
Position is:
Full time
Company information:
Ranking among the larger California fire agencies, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is a well-equipped, full-service fire agency. The District is an "all-hazards" organization providing fire suppression, First Responder Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency medical services as well as 911 emergency ambulance transport services, technical rescue, marine firefighting, water rescue, Type II Hazardous Materials Response team, heavy fire equipment program, fire prevention, and fire investigation services to nine cities and county unincorporated areas. The District serves a population of over .770,000 residents in 12 cities and many defined unincorporated communities across our over 550 square mile jurisdiction.
Apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta/jobs/5205839/fire-investigator?keywords=fire%20investigator&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Compensation:
$130,257 - $174,557
Contact Name:
Holly Trieu