911 Dispatcher I

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Receives emergency and non-emergency requests for public safety response, determines priorities, dispatches law enforcement and other emergency units, and monitors response progress and any additional support requirements. This classification is distinguished from 911 Dispatch Supervisor which has supervisory responsibilities for Communications Section staff. It is distinguished from 911 Call Intake Specialist which does not dispatch or communicate directly with field units via radio or the computer-aided dispatch (CAD) systems. This classification is the entry-level dispatcher in the Sheriff’s Department and you will be required to work rotating days and shifts.

Physical/Sensory Work Requirements: Ability to: Sit and/or stand for long periods of time; Type and/or perform keyboarding and computer interfacing for extensive periods of time to enter, extract, and retrieve data; Remain calm, think clearly, quickly assess, and evaluate situations, organize thoughts, and respond quickly in emergency and stressful situations; Hear and understand speech and radio transmissions; Communicate clearly in the English language by voice, in-person and via a police radio and/or phone and by other communication systems. Action Activity - none that are essential; Motion Activity - graphing; Hearing Activity - in noisy areas, on a radio, behind themselves and equipment alarms; Speaking Activity - in person, on the phone, on a radio; Vision - may be required to operate motor vehicle; must be able to distinguish colors, have depth perception and have peripheral vision.

Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. All positions in this classification require attaining and maintaining access certifications by the Sheriff’s Department, state and federal agencies for criminal history databases and associated communications systems. Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application.