Job Details
Salary : $39,411.00 - $59,117.00 Annually
Location : Florence AZ 85132, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202400064
Department: Sheriff's Office
Opening Date: 03/05/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
JOB SUMMARY
Under close supervision, answers emergency and non-emergency calls for service, take information from callers, enter information into database, and provide assistance and information to Pinal County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) Deputies and other emergency services agencies. This is an entry level, trainee position. Upon successful completion of the training period, individuals in this classification are eligible for a non-competitive promotion to the Emergency Dispatcher position.
The application and any supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
Our Dispatch center is open 24/7/365 days a year. Holidays, weekends, and evenings are mandatory.
Example of Duties
Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description.
TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Answer incoming emergency calls, interview and pacify callers, gather details, prioritize calls for service and determine appropriate personnel to respond, dispatch emergency responders, and relay pertinent information to law enforcement and public safety personnel in a concise, organized, and understandable manner.
- Perform duties according to Sheriff's Office policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for emergency services dispatch, in order to assure the safety of PCSO Deputies, other public safety personnel and the public.
- Provide information, instructions, and assistance to the public within scope of authority.
- Enter call information into computer aided dispatch (CAD) incident logs and in state and national databases at Deputies' request and search law enforcement and civilian data bases to provide Deputies with information.
- Track a variety of law enforcement and public safety agencies, resources, personnel, incidents, and trends.
- Provide detailed call information to Deputies as needed, maintain status and awareness of all public safety unit locations, monitor message traffic and relays information to Deputies, and assure that Deputies' safety is the top priority.
- Notify key personnel on critical incidents, contact other law enforcement and public safety agencies for additional information and resources as needed, and relay information regarding incidents.
- Enter data for records and reports, process forms and record files, query system databases as requested, collect statistical data and compile data for reports, and update and assure the accuracy of database.
- Receive and send information to and from other agencies and jurisdictions.
- Assist other Sheriff's personnel, County departments, outside organizations, businesses, and Federal, state, and local emergency services organizations.
- Maintain the integrity, professionalism, values, and goals of the Sheriff's Office by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
- Responsible for ACJIS entries and removals and check co-workers' entries.
- Run subjects, vehicles, guns, etc. through the state and FBI' databases (ACJIS) to check for warrants, stolen status, validity of driver's licenses and vehicle registrations.
- Answer all phone lines including 911 calls.
- Maintain order and control over a radio channel.
- Dispatch calls via radio to deputies and monitor deputies while on patrol.
- Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum RequirementsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK: - High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Two (2) years of customer service and computer experience.
- Type 35 wpm.
- Must pass a thorough background investigation and background re-investigation every 5 years.
- Terminal Operator Certification for access to Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS) is required within six (6) months of hire.
- Valid Arizona State Driver's License. (required by date of hire)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Additional technical training and certifications may be required at the direction of the Sheriff.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: IMPORTANT PROCESS INFORMATION CritiCall Test: Two-hour standardized test to evaluate multi-tasking and keyboarding skills, and a typing test (passing score is 35 words per minute or above).
Supplemental InformationKnowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Knowledge of Sheriff's Office policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for emergency services dispatch.
- The ability to work in a safety sensitive position.
- Knowledge of law enforcement and public safety agency terminology.
- Knowledge of geography, roads, and landmarks of Pinal County.
- Knowledge of principles of records management.
- Skill in obtaining information from hostile and emotional callers.
- Skill in operating a personal computer and specialized software and entering information with speed and accuracy.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, under pressure, and in emergency and stressful situations.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely and relay details accurately.
- Ability to interact with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
- Ability to follow and effectively communicate verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to provide effective customer service and deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. The work also requires the ability to finger, grasp, handle, lift, perform repetitive motion, hear, speak, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:Work is performed in a fast-paced, high-volume, 24-hour/7-day-per-week emergency communications center operation setting, with crisis situations that require making major decisions involving people, resources, and property. Work schedule would include working some holidays and weekends.
Pinal County offers some of the best benefits in Arizona! We offer a wide range of employee benefits. You can details about our organizations benefit program or you can review the list below: - An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work Life Balance.
- Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
- 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
- After Three (3) Years of Service 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
- After Five (5) Years of Service 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
- Two Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
- Three Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
- Four Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
- Four Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
Comprehensive Wellness Program
- Quarterly Wellness Challenges
- Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
- Vaccination Clinics
- Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
- Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
- Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
- Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
- Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
- Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
Dental and Vision Plans
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Alternative Work Schedules
Telehealth
Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education
Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
Civil Service Leave
VanPool Options
Short-Term Disability - Employer Paid
Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance
Plus, work with an amazing team of people who are committed to making Pinal County a great place for its citizens and its employees (Above listed benefits are in effect as of January 7, 2024)