Emergency Communications Dispatcher I

pimacounty; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pima County Sheriff's Department is seeking an entry-level 911 Dispatcher I in Tucson, AZ. You will handle emergency and non-emergency calls, prioritize dispatches, and coordinate with field units using CAD systems.

Responsibilities include monitoring radio talk groups, transmitting messages, and maintaining logs while ensuring security and confidentiality of information. A high school diploma or GED is required, with relevant certifications as noted.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Documentation of education and work experience in the application.
• Licenses and certifications for criminal history databases access required.

Responsibilities

• Monitors emergency and general-support radio talk groups.
• Receives emergency and non-emergency calls and dispatches units.
• Determines priorities of calls and dispatches required units.
• Transmits messages via radio, telephone, CAD or other equipment.
• Maintains logs and records of public safety communications activities.

Skills

9-1-1 dispatcher experience

Public safety radio operations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CAD systems

Job description

The Pima County Sheriff's Department is seeking an entry-level 911 Dispatcher I in Tucson, AZ. You will handle emergency and non-emergency calls, prioritize dispatches, and coordinate with field units using CAD systems.

Responsibilities include monitoring radio talk groups, transmitting messages, and maintaining logs while ensuring security and confidentiality of information. A high school diploma or GED is required, with relevant certifications as noted.