Public Safety Dispatcher

Salary: $20.76/Hourly Position Summary: Receives emergency (911) and non-emergency calls and dispatches appropriate police, fire, or medical personnel. Operates radio, phone, and computer systems simultaneously while maintaining communication with field units Essential Functions: Answer and prioritize incoming emergency and non-emergency calls Gather critical information and determine response needs Dispatch police, fire, EMS, or other services Maintain radio communication with field personnel Enter and retrieve data from computer-aided dispatch (CAD) systems Monitor incidents and update responding units Use mapping systems to determine locations and routes 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. Must meet and maintain all training and education requirements for the position. Valid Driver License of appropriate class. #J-18808-Ljbffr National Police