Emergency Communications Specialist I

Gila River Indian Community; Sacaton (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Holiday leave

Sick leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

Gila River Indian Community in Sacaton, AZ is seeking a Public Safety Telecommunicator I to handle emergency calls and dispatch responders using CAD and radio systems. The role requires shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and offers full-time regular status with a strong focus on public safety.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least six months of public contact experience; prior dispatch experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Emergency dispatch knowledge and operation of CAD systems.
• Ability to maintain composure and provide clear instructions in stressful emergencies.
• Familiarity with privacy and security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Interviews emergency callers to determine nature and location of incidents.
• Dispatches police, fire, and EMS using CAD and radio systems.
• Maintains calm, provides safety instructions, and coordinates responders.

Skills

Emergency dispatch

Radio communications

Calm under pressure

GPS / GIS

Public safety knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CAD systems

Radio consoles

GPS

Job description

Gila River Indian Community in Sacaton, AZ is seeking a Public Safety Telecommunicator I to handle emergency calls and dispatch responders using CAD and radio systems. The role requires shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and offers full-time regular status with a strong focus on public safety.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least six months of public contact experience; prior dispatch experience is preferred.