Police Dispatch Lateral Transfer
Recruitment #2205-6368-001
Date Opened | 5/6/2022 08:15:00 AM |
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Close Date | 6/1/2022 11:10:00 AM |
HR Analyst | Derrick Snyder |
Analyst Phone/Email | 520.837.4165 / Derrick.Snyder@tucsonaz.gov |
Salary | Hiring salary: $23-25.50/hour DOE **In accordance with Administrative Directives** |
Salary Grade | 104 |
Department | Public Safety Communications Department |
Job Type | Open to All Applicants (External, Internal) |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Tech | Antigone Ibrahim |
As a Public Safety Communications Specialist II - Trainee you will serve as a first responder and answer, assess, and route emergency 9-1-1 calls for both Police, Fire, and EMS specialties. This classification also performs radio dispatch and support functions for the Police Specialty.
The City of Tucson offers a wide range of generous benefits for eligible employees. Some of those benefits include:
Your Security and Future
Your Peace of Mind
For a full description of benefits offered to eligible employees, or to inquire further about the City of Tucson's benefits options, please visit: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/hr/employee-benefit-snapshot
**The City of Tucson values the safety of our employees, our residents, our community, and out visitors. In support of these values, if you are selected for this job, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except when vaccination is not proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to your initial HR representative, or you must request an exemption from your representative. New employees must either provide proof of vaccination or be granted a medical or religious exemption before working with the City of Tucson**
A Public Safety Communication Specialist II- Lateral Trainee (Police Dispatcher) learns to perform the full scope of duties of a City of Tucson PSC Specialist II through a structured on-the-job training program. This position will learn to monitor radio activity and dispatch calls for service to the Police Department. This classification will also learn to assess emergency 911 and Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) communication requests for service for both Police and Fire/EMS specialties under the guidance of experienced Communications Staff.
This classification is a civilian trainee that works in the Public Safety Communications Centers. Training is provided in-house and may take up to one (1) year, additional training may be required to reach full performance. Employees in this class may progress by noncompetitive promotion to the classification of Public Safety Communication Specialist II after successful completion of training and satisfactory performance.
Answers, evaluates, and prioritizes incoming and outgoing telephone calls including but not limited to emergency 911, administrative, hot lines, Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (TDD), hospital, City departments, partner agencies, and general public inquiries.
Answers multi-line telephone for emergency assistance; asks questions to determine caller's need and location; verifies and obtains event information; provides instructions pre-arrival of law enforcement, Fire, and/or EMS services.
Identifies and dispatches closest, most appropriate, response units using multiple data sources. Documents critical event information and communicate with public safety units via Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system. Supports field operations via trunked radio communications.
Performs interactive law enforcement, fire, and medical communication duties with members of the public and users of the 911 system Interacts with 911 centers/PSAPs in the region to facilitate and coordinate public safety emergency response for public safety services; transfers calls based on jurisdiction.
Receives, coordinates, and disseminates critical information from and to multiple sources/resources based on published protocols and defined standards.
Police Dispatch Duties Include:
Oversees public safety units. location and activity through various computer visual displays.
Provides vigilant safety and welfare support to include the dissemination of criminal justice information
Coordinates response between patrol officers, detectives, Air Support, SWAT, Hostage, Service Dog, and Crime Scene units, as well as units from outside agencies.
Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of local geography Researches analytical data to supplement response related information and on-scene awareness.
Maintains confidentiality; enters data; performs clerical duties; completes projects and training; reviews and recommends updates to policy.
Performs work in rotating shifts including weekdays, weekends, holidays, days, evenings, nights often in a non-traditional work week schedule.
This class performs related duties as assigned. The duties listed above are intended only as general illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. Job descriptions are subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and requirements of the job change.
Minimum Education Level & Type: HS Diploma or GED
Minimum Experience Qualifications: At least 1 year dispatching at a law enforcement agency, answering calls in a high call volume setting in a timely manner, and assessing their level of importance.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated on the education and work experience in their employment profile, the responses to their supplemental questions, and successful completion of the background application will be invited to the practical exam and oral board interview which will be held either Virtual (Microsoft Teams) or in-person.
Applicants who have not completed the background application will not move forward in the recruitment, and all applicants must meet Arizona Criminal Justice Information Systems (ACJIS) standards.
Upon completion of all examination processes, the highest scoring applicants will be invited to participate in a practical exam and oral board interview:
Practical and Oral Board Interviews dates to be determined.
Hiring interviews may be conducted.
Background Process
The candidates selected for hire from the Employment List will be subject to the following: An extensive background investigation, including local, state and national criminal and fingerprint checks, medical pre-employment testing, and polygraph may be conducted.
This recruitment will establish a civil service list that will be utilized to fill vacancies occurring within the next 6 months.
Veterans, Native American, or Disability preference points will be added to the final score for those that are placed on the Civil Service Employment List. If you qualify for preference points as outlined in the Employment Profile, you must upload your documentation as part of the application process or email it to PSCD_HR@tucsonaz.gov.
The DD 214 must be a copy that indicates characterization of service. If you are in need of Americans with Disabilities Act-related accommodation during the testing process, please call Antigone Ibrahim at (520) 837-4168 at least 48 hours prior to the evaluation.
You are highly encouraged to print this bulletin because it contains important testing dates and information that you will need to refer to later, and it will not be available after the closing date.
Additionally, communication during this process will be sent via email, so please ensure your browser accepts emails from jobs@tucsonaz.gov and check your email account regularly.
Failure to response or follow instructions may result in disqualification.
To ensure accurate payroll information for tax purposes, the successful candidate will need to provide their original Social Security Card or original letter from the Social Security Administration with their social security number prior to beginning work with the City of Tucson.
The City of Tucson hires lawful workers only - US citizens or nationals and non-citizens with valid work authorization - without discrimination. Federal immigration laws require all employers to verify both the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. In its efforts to meet the law's requirements, the City of Tucson participates in the E-Verify program established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to aid employers in verifying the eligibility of workers.
Retired City of Tucson employees receiving benefits from the Tucson Supplemental Retirement System who are considering reemployment with the City should be aware that pursuant to Section 22-37(g) of the Tucson City Code, retirement benefits shall be suspended during the period of reemployment with the City of Tucson unless you have been separated at least twelve consecutive months before returning to work AND you return to a non-permanent employment classification. Creditable service does not accrue during any reemployment period.