Public Safety Communications Specialist Dispatcher - Continuous Pool

Maricopa Community College district
US - Arizona - Tempe
July 3, 2024

Public Safety Communications Specialist (Dispatcher) - Continuous PoolJob ID: 317530
Location: District Support Services Cntr
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Hiring Salary Range

$19.36 - $25.16/per hour DOE

Grade

111

Work Schedule

Varies

Work Calendar

12 Months

Maricopa Summary

Are you looking for a place to work where you can make a real difference in the lives of over 200,000 college students every year?

Would you like to be part of an organization that adds $7.2 billion dollars to the economy and supports nearly 100,000 jobs in the fastest growing county in the United States?

Whether you're teaching, working, or learning Make It Happen At Maricopa County Community Colleges!

About Us

What's Currently Happening at Maricopa

Many of our campuses have received grant awards through the National Science Foundation to improve undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving institutions program (HSI Program).
Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and employee groups to create an environment of shared governance
One of the largest community college systems in the country
2020 Healthy Arizona Worksites Program recipient
Named 19th Best Employer for Women by Forbes
2019 No. 42 in Arizona's Best Employers

Benefits

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care you and your family need to lead healthy and productive lives. Our benefits are designed to provide support for every life stage and lifestyle in our community.

Benefits & Perks Options

Paid observed federal holidays & additional paid time off throughout the year
Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) & 12% Employee Contribution Match
Paid vacation, sick, and personal time (if applicable)
Multiple health and dental insurance coverage plans
Virtual: Reach a doctor 24/7
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Maricopa Perks & Gears Discount Program
Employee assistance program (EAP)
$4,000 Annual professional development growth funding (if applicable)
Tuition reimbursement for employee and dependents (if applicable)
Revised summer work schedule
Maricopa Employee Health & Wellness Program
Employee recognition opportunities
Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job Summary

This position serves as an initial point of contact and supports the general public safety and law enforcement mission for the District, receives 9-1-1 calls, provides assistance to students, faculty, staff and visitors at Maricopa Community Colleges; and communicates vital information to the District, college constituents and members of Public Safety, along with external communities; often under stressful circumstances. Dispatches for multiple Public Safety personnel at multiple colleges and obtains assistance from allied public safety agencies, as needed.

Essential Functions

40% - Answers administrative calls, emergency calls for service; interacts with and provides assistance to members of Public Safety, the college community, visitors and first responders

35% - Operates emergency communications dispatching systems and tracks public safety activities of public safety staff utilizing computer aided dispatch system for an assigned shift

15% - Queries, interprets and enters into the state and national criminal justice information system; maintains Level "A" AJCIS Terminal Operator Certification; tracks sensitive data such as orders of Protection, Trespass Orders and Registered Sex Offender Notifications

10% - Assists in administrate duties involving the auditing, editing and support of systems including; voice communications (radio consoles, emergency subscriber alert), computer aided dispatch, records management systems, criminal justice information systems, logger recording equipment, emergency notification system, alarm notification system, etc.; participates in training activities relevant to the job function and also may train and direct the work of temporary and/or student workers and college dispatchers; performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED and one (1) year of dispatch or related law enforcement or public safety experience.

Special Requirements
Due to the confidential, sensitive nature of information handled, successful completion of a background investigation, polygraph testing, and psychological examination are required.

Desired Qualifications

A. Experience in effectively dealing with confidential and sensitive matters & experience in effectively dealing with emergency situations in a fast-paced environment

B. Associate's degree or higher in Administration of Justice or related field from an accredited college or university

C. Two (2) or more years of experience operating a variety of law enforcement communications equipment including: use of multi-line telephone systems, public safety radios/communications equipment, and computer aided dispatching (CAD) systems within a Primary Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) or secondary PSAP

D. One (1) or more years of experience with criminal justice database and information systems

E. Experience in keyboarding or typing or data entry

F. Experience in use of emergency related mass notification systems such as reverse 911 or private applications such as LiveSafe, Rave Guardian, etc.

G. Experience working within a police records and/or property & evidence unit

Special Working Conditions

Due to the confidential and sensitive nature of information handled, candidates given a conditional job offer will be required to successfully complete an extensive background investigation, fingerprinting-based background check, pre-polygraph interview & polygraph examination.

Hold a Level "A" ACJIS Terminal Operator Certification (TOC) or the ability to obtain certification within six (6) months of hire.

Work schedule varies. May be required to work evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays. May be required to hold over or come in early to maintain minimum staffing levels.

May be required to sit for a prolonged period of time; viewing a computer monitor.

How to Apply

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter that details how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. A cover letter may further highlight an applicant's knowledge, skill and abilities. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
Indicate whether f.

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Public Safety Communications Specialist Dispatcher - Continuous Pool

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