Public Safety Radio System Jobs in Riverside, CA

Salary : $97,988.80 - $138,320.00 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-04908-01
Department: Innovation and Technology Department
Opening Date: 06/13/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
The Job
This recruitment will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply ASAP for priority consideration!
The Innovation and Technology Department is accepting applications for Radio Communications System Analysts for the Public Safety Communications Division. Radio Communications System Analysts coordinate, design, and maintain the County's emergency radio system, equipment, and associated circuits for the transmission, reception, and display of voice, data, and other information on wireless communication systems for designated County departments and outside agencies.
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performing complex analytical and technical work on land mobile radio subscriber equipment, trunked radio systems, circuit transport systems, and dispatch console electronics and systems
• Engineering and designing conventional and trunked radio and related high and low capacity interconnect systems, towers, sites, and antenna systems
• Installing, configuring and maintaining radio communications systems and components including repeater stations, voting and controller systems, and dispatching console equipment as well as subscriber unit
• Troubleshooting system failures, performance deficiencies and circuit/wiring issues.

The Public Safety Communications Division provides design, operation, maintenance, and administration of one of the largest County-operated telecommunications networks in the country. The network includes the County's Regional Public Safety Radio System, which integrates all countywide law enforcement, fire, and EMS radio dispatch capabilities. Incorporated in the network are voice, radio, paging, and mobile data service elements.
For more detailed information, refer to the job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, candidate must undergo a background check, which includes fingerprinting and a medical exam.Availability: Incumbents must be willing to work different shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays in support of a 24/7 operation. Positions are subject to emergency call backs and may be assigned to various work locations throughout the County without advance notice.
Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
Physical Requirements: Duties may involve lifting up to fifty (50) pounds; bending, stooping, and kneeling.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates must meet the experience and education requirements to qualify.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of experience administering and maintaining land mobile radio equipment, trunked radio systems, IP network transport systems, and dispatch electronic equipment.
--AND--
REQUIRED EDUCATION: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units (or comparable hours) of completed technical coursework or training in electronics, communication technology, or related field.
Substitution: One (1) year of additional qualifying experience may substitute the education requirement.
Desired Qualifications

• Experience operating and maintaining Motorola Astro Digital and Analog Radio Systems.
• Experience optimizing and servicing simulcast radio systems.
• Experience installing, troubleshooting, and repairing dispatch console systems.
• Experience configuring and optimizing radio systems and evaluating coverage performance.
• Experience with legacy VHF and UHF repeater systems.
• Experience with configuration and troubleshooting of Juniper router systems.
• Possession of an FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License, ETA International CETa or GCT1/2.

Selection Process
Examination Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
Application Procedure:
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration as soon as possible. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and may close once a sufficient number of applications are received.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application as soon as possible. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
If you need technical assistance, follow this link to or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the
For more important details,
Administrative Services Unit
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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Instructions: The following questions will be used to help determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Your responses will also provide a basis for a Competitive Evaluation that will determine your placement on the eligible list. Ensure that any experience indicated in your responses is clearly detailed in the employment history section of your application.

• I understand.

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Minimum Requirement: Describe your experience administering and maintaining land mobile radio equipment, trunked radio systems, circuit based transport systems, and dispatch electronic equipment. Indicate the relevant employer(s). If no experience, indicate "N/A".Note: All experience indicated should be detailed in the work experience section of your application.
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Indicate the number of years and months you have programmed the following 800 MHz trunked radio equipment:

Dispatch Console

System Controllers

Radios
If none, indicate "N/A."

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Please indicate the areas in which you have at least two (2) years' experience. Check all that apply:

• Operating and maintaining Motorola Astro Digital and Analog Radio Systems.
• Optimizing and servicing simulcast radio systems.
• Installing, troubleshooting, and repairing dispatch console systems.
• Configuring and optimizing radio systems and evaluating coverage performance.
• Using legacy VHF and UHF repeater systems.
• Configuring and troubleshooting Juniper or other IP router systems.
• None of the above.

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Education: List any college technical coursework or training that you have completed in electronics, communication technology or related field. If none, indicate "N/A."Include for each course:

School name

Course title

Units achieved (semester or quarter) or number of course hours

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

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We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail is available in the attached PDF. Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.

• I understand

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

Required Question