POLICE COMM SUPERVISOR

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.
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gov POLICE COMM SUPERVISOR - TUC Address: Tucson, AZ Salary: $63,646.
34 - $83,531.
14 Annually To apply, you must go to the DPS website, Click here and follow the instructions to submit your on-line application Job Summary: This recruitment will be used to establish an 18-month eligibility list to fill current and future statewide vacancies over the life of the list.
Under general supervision, is responsible for supervising a shift of police communications personnel involved in a variety of activities within the Communications Center (e.
g.
, receiving/dispatching of emergency/routine requests via 9-1-1/CAD for law enforcement services, etc.
).
Analyzes situations quickly and responds with appropriate action.
Performs administrative and training functions.
Performs other duties as required.
This is a competitive classification.
Must successfully complete the examination process.
Training and Experience Supplemental Questionnaire (Top scores to QAB.
) Qualifications Appraisal Board (QAB) - weight 100% Requires four (4) years of experience as a Police Communications Dispatcher with the Arizona Department of Public Safety; OR four (4) years of dispatching experience in a Public Safety Communications Center, including two (2) years in a lead or supervisory capacity and two (2) years in a computer-aided dispatch environment for an organization of 75 or more total employees.
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.
Holidays, weekends, irregular hours and shift work may be required with possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.
Limited travel is necessary.
Progression to the next pay level/step requires an overall performance rating of at least Standard in the last 12 months.
Must successfully complete the examination process.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Pre-Employment Requirements: 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).
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).
Benefits: 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).
By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive.
Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right.
An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Contact Us: 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.