Emergency 911 Dispatcher I — Public Safety

Pima County; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 68,712,000 - 80,776,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima County’s Sheriff’s Department seeks a 911 Dispatcher I in Arizona. This entry-level role handles emergency and non-emergency requests, prioritizes calls, and communicates with field units via radio and CAD systems. Position requires rotating shifts and is located in Ajo, AZ, about 120 miles west of Tucson.

Hiring range is $23.98–$28.19 per hour, with a broader pay range also listed. This classified, full-time position offers essential public safety dispatch responsibilities and potential

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Monitors emergency and general-support radio talk groups.
• Receives emergency and non-emergency calls, including NG911, and non-emergency calls from the public, dispatchers, and law enforcement via telephone, radio systems and CAD systems.
• Determines priorities of all calls and dispatches required units and/or agencies.
• Receives radio calls from field units, transmits messages via radio, telephone, computer, fax, or other communication equipment.
• Maintains status and location control of all public safety personnel involved in department activities.
• Uses various computer systems, databases, and mapping applications for data entry and information retrieval.
• Maintains appropriate security and confidentiality of information.
• May assist in training for other positions using or serviced by CAD and/or the Communications Section.
• Creates and maintains logs and records of public safety communications activities.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Pima County’s Sheriff’s Department seeks a 911 Dispatcher I in Arizona. This entry-level role handles emergency and non-emergency requests, prioritizes calls, and communicates with field units via radio and CAD systems. Position requires rotating shifts and is located in Ajo, AZ, about 120 miles west of Tucson.

Hiring range is $23.98–$28.19 per hour, with a broader pay range also listed. This classified, full-time position offers essential public safety dispatch responsibilities and potential