Public Safety Telecommunicator I

Hiring Bonus. The City of Mesa offers a hiring bonus of $1,000 paid upon successful completion of the Public Safety Telecommunicator classroom training program, and $1,000 paid one year after completion of the training. Recruitment Purpose. This recruitment will fill vacancies in the 911 Call-Taker, Police Dispatching, and Fire Dispatching assignments. Application Review Date. The first review of applications will be on Monday, April 27 2026. A Public Safety Telecommunicator I is the entry‑level class in the Public Safety Telecommunicator series and is responsible for receiving, evaluating, and processing all 9‑1‑1 calls for police, fire, and medical assistance; or receiving and dispatching calls and messages for police or fire/emergency medical services, and maintaining radio contact with mobile units. Work involves evaluating incoming calls, dispatching field units, and transmitting information and messages upon request and according to established procedures. 911 Call‑Taker Assignment Receives and evaluates calls from the public concerning crimes, fires, and medical emergencies. Specific duties include: evaluating calls for proper action; initiating police and fire/medical response by obtaining information required for dispatching field units; accessing the priority dispatch protocol system used to triage emergency medical service requests and supply pre‑arrival instructions; entering data into a computer as it is being received; and providing emergency first aid or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) instructions, if appropriate. Calls and messages include routine reports, referral information, and emergency calls for assistance from citizens and public safety personnel. A Public Safety Telecommunicator I in the 911 Call‑Taker Assignment enters abandoned vehicle information and performs vehicle registration, driver’s license, stolen vehicle, and wanted persons checks by utilizing a criminal justice information system. Fire Dispatching Assignment Dispatches calls and messages for fire and medical emergency services and maintains radio contact with mobile units. A Public Safety Telecommunicator I in the Fire Dispatching assignment works in the Mesa Regional Dispatch Center (MRDC) which is responsible for multi‑agency dispatching and a valley‑wide automatic aide system. Specific duties include: making appropriate notifications and call‑outs for major incidents; selecting correct format for dispatching from twelve or more categories; dispatching ground and air ambulances; and contacting other agencies, utilities, airport towers, the Public Information Officer, on‑call investigators, numerous specialty teams, and rescue services such as the Red Cross depending on the type of incident. Police Dispatching Assignment Dispatches calls and messages for police emergency services and maintains radio contact with mobile units. A Public Safety Telecommunicator I in the Police Dispatching assignment works in the Police Communications Center which is responsible for dispatching police officers for the City of Mesa involving high volume of radio traffic and monitoring of status changes during routine and emergent situations. Calls and messages include routine reports, referral information, and emergency calls for assistance from citizens and police personnel. Public Safety Telecommunicator I is a civilian position. All work is performed in accordance with department policies and procedures and local, state, and federal regulations. A Public Safety Telecommunicator I works rotating shifts that include nights, weekends, and holidays. Employees in this class may progress by non‑competitive promotion to the Public Safety Telecommunicator II classification upon meeting the specific criteria‑based promotion requirements. The employee must have completed the probationary requirement as a Public Safety Telecommunicator I and demonstrated the level of competency necessary to perform the duties with minimal supervision and assistance. This class is distinguished from the Public Safety Telecommunicator II class by the training responsibilities of the latter. Supervision is received from a Public Safety Communications Shift Supervisor who reviews work through observations on the job and results achieved. This class is FLSA non‑exempt. Minimum Qualifications Required Graduation from high school or GED. Good (1‑3 years) experience in public contact or customer service experience. Minimum typing speed of 35 net words per minute, verified prior to employment or promotion. Successfully pass the Criticall test prior to hire or promotion date. Special Requirements Successful completion of a background investigation is required due to the confidential, sensitive nature of information handled. Conditional job offers will require passing a hearing test. Must obtain CPR certification within 60 days of hire/promotion date and maintain all required certifications throughout employment. Must not be on the Office of Inspector General (OIG) list of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). Substance Abuse Testing Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre‑employment/pre‑placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures. Preferred/Desirable Qualifications Experience with computer data entry. Bilingual speaking skills (English/Spanish). Experience operating multiline phone system or radio communications system. All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Mes