DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

The Department of Public Safety’s mission is to protect human life and property by enforcing state laws, deterring criminal activity, and providing vital support to the state of Arizona and its citizens.
Visit our website at www.azdps.gov

Address: Tucson, Arizona

Salary: $41,061.07 - $54,475.41 Annually

Under direct supervision during training period, and under limited supervision thereafter, is responsible for operating a computer terminal, a multi-line telephone, including 9-1-1, or a switchboard, while maintaining written logs, records and computer aided-dispatch (CAD) systems. Receives, coordinates and disseminates critical information from various sources. Performs vehicle registration, driver license, stolen vehicle and wanted person checks by accessing the criminal justice system. Performs related duties as assigned. This is a competitive classification. 

Must successfully complete the examination process.
   Criticall (Data Entry) = Pass/Fail  
   Criticall (Non-Data Entry) = 100% weighted

Must be able to type a minimum of 40 words per minute.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
24 hour/7 day emergency dispatcher center operation setting.
Work is performed in a confined area with limited mobility.
May be required to sit for extended periods of time with limited or no breaks.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must obtain ACJIS Terminal Operator Certification within six months of hire and maintain certification throughout the course of this assignment with the Department.
Must be able to type a minimum of 40 words per minute or equivalent keystrokes in CAD and/or other computer programs for accurate and timely information entry within six months of hire. 
Holidays, weekends, irregular hours and shift work may be required with possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.
Limited travel is needed.

Applicants must complete an examination process. A polygraph and background investigation are required for successful applicants. DPS supports a drug-free work environment through pre-employment drug testing.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees in cooperation with the State of Arizona.
• Accrued vacation pay and sick days
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Deferred compensation plan
• Top-ranked retirement plans
• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long-term disability insurance plans
• Employee Assistance, Peer and Family Support Programs
• Bus Cards (Subsidized partially by the State)
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 223-2290. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.