Marine Search Rescue Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $70,324.80 - $84,988.80 Annually
Location : Orange County
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 3344OS-0626-060 (O)
Department: Sheriff-Coroner
Opening Date: 06/22/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
CAREER DESCRIPTION
MARINE MECHANIC
This recruitment will be posted for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain posted on a continuous basis until the needs of the Department are met. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
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
POSITION/RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
This recruitment is being held to establish an Open Eligible List. The list can be used to fill current and future Marine Mechanic positions. The eligible list established may also be used to fill similar and/or lower-level classifications.
THE 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.
Our nearly 4,000 sworn and professional staff are committed to serving the needs of Orange County through six organizational Commands comprised of 23 Divisions. Together, these Commands and Divisions provide services including land, air and sea-based patrol, custody operations, investigative services, emergency management, coroner services, forensics and specialty operations, among an extensive list of other public safety services.
THE DIVISION
The Harbor Patrol/Marine Operations Bureau provides around-the-clock law enforcement, marine firefighting and search/rescue services along the 48 miles of Orange County coastline and within the county's three major harbors at Newport Beach, Sunset-Huntington and Dana Point.The Marine Operations fleet consists of six twin-engine inboard fireboats and nine twin-engine outboard patrol boats. The fleet is completely maintained "in-house" by the bureau's highly skilled marine mechanics and craftsmen. The maintenance staff consists of one supervisor, four marine mechanics, two marine painters, and one marine carpenter.
THE OPPORTUNITYThe Marine Mechanics under direction perform journey level work in installing, maintaining and repairing marine inboard and outboard gasoline engines and propulsion equipment; to maintain and repair fire pumps and other mechanical equipment.
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 Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Click to learn more about the minimum qualifications and example of duties for the Marine Mechanic position.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will possess more than five (5) years of experience in installing, maintaining and repairing marine inboard gasoline engines, propulsion equipment, transmissions, steering systems, and outboards; to maintain and repair fire pumps and other mechanical equipment.
Ideal candidate would also have completed service training schools from one or more of the following: Mercury Marine, Crusader Marine, or Yamaha outboards.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, and ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENT
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. Below is a description of the physical, mental, and environmental abilities that are customarily required to perform the essential job functions of the position. Applicants are encouraged to contact the recruiter identified in the announcement for any questions or to request an accommodation during the selection process.
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand, reach, bend, stoop, and perform strenuous physical/manual labor. Ability to walk up/down uneven terrain/irregular surfaces/hills. Upper body strength to lift/push/pull/carry up to 50 pound objects; vision sufficient to read standard text, and to drive vehicles requiring a Class B license with passenger endorsement, such as dump crews passenger trucks; speak and hear well enough in a noisy environment to communicate clearly and understandably in person, over the telephone and in small groups; and manual dexterity to write. Able to swim and perform ocean sea tests in Harbor Patrol vessels.
Environmental Conditions
Stamina to work outdoors in varied climates and exposed to weather, noise, pollens, dust, fumes, birds, noise, and vibration. Ability to work on floating docks and moving vessels.
SELECTION PROCEDURES
Human Resources | Minimum QualificationsSheriff Human Resources screens all application to identify the most qualified candidates for the position based on 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.
Structured Oral Interview | Oral Exam (Weighted 100%):
A panel of job knowledge experts will interview and evaluate each candidate's responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidate's qualifications for the job. This is a competitive process; therefore, candidate responses to the structured questions should be thorough, detailed, and complete. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.
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 procedures.
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.
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 to review the policy.
HOW TO APPLYOnly 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.
For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Lidia Verduzco at (714) 834-5621 or email
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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:
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EEO INFORMATION
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Please note that Extra Help employees are not eligible for the benefits listed.
Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
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You are required to provide full and complete responses to the questions asked. The information you provide will be used as a scoring device, so please be descriptive in your responses. Failure to do so will result in an automatic "disqualification." Incomplete information will result in a lower score. NOTE: Response of "See Resume" or copy and paste of work experience are not a qualifying response and will not be scored.

• Supplemental questions are designed to help you present your qualifications for this position.
• Your qualifications for this position will be rated based on the information that you supply.
• Please provide succinct, concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing these questions.
• If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate questions.

I have read and understand the instructions on answering the following questions.

• Yes
• No

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Describe your experience/education in the following areas. Explain where and when the experience was gained and list any related formal training and education you have received. Troubleshooting and repairing of marine inboard gasoline engines.
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Describe your experience/education in the following areas. Explain where and when the experience was gained and list any related formal training and education you have received. Troubleshooting and repairing of marine outboard engines.
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Describe your experience/education in the following areas. Explain where and when the experience was gained and list any related formal training and education you have received. Troubleshooting and repairing marine 12-volt electrical systems.
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Describe your experience/education in the following areas. Explain where and when the experience was gained and list any related formal training and education you have received. Describe your experience in the installation of propellers, shafts, rudders, struts, steering systems, and other related equipment.
Required Question