PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER

The Public Safety Dispatcher receives emergency and non-emergency calls and dispatches police, fire, or medical personnel. The ideal candidate will possess strong customer service skills and be trustworthy, organized, reliable, and self-motivated.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimal Experience (less than 6 months) in customer service in a high-paced environment, preferably in a law enforcement agency, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to pass extensive background investigation
• Possession of or ability to obtain Arizona Criminal Justice Information Systems (ACJIS) certification of appropriate level at hire
• Possession of or ability to obtain Public Safety Telecommunicator (PST) certification issued by the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) at hire
• Possession of or ability to obtain Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) certification issued by the National Academy of Emergency Medical Dispatch (NAEMD) based on the availability of training
• National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) training based on assignment
• Valid Driver License of appropriate class

Benefits

• Employer provided Medical/Rx (Health Savings Plan, Exclusive Provider Organization)
• Dental/Vision
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
• Employer Provided Basic Life Insurance
• Optional Additional Life Insurance
• Optional Insurance-Critical Illness, Hospitalization Indemnity, Accident
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually
• Bereavement Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Opportunities for advancement
• Sworn Police Officers participate in the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS)
• Optional Deferred Compensation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards