Entry-Level Public Safety Dispatcher (911)

Pima County; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima County Sheriff's Department is seeking a 911 Dispatcher to handle emergency and non-emergency calls, determine priorities, and dispatch law enforcement units using CAD systems. You will monitor response progress and maintain logs while ensuring information security.

Minimum qualification is a High School Diploma or GED. Preferred candidates have PCSD Basic Communications Training Academy completion and at least 1 year of 911 dispatch experience with the Sheriff's Department.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required and clearly documented in the application.
• Preferred completion of the PCSD Basic Communications Training Academy.
• Minimum one year experience as a 9-1-1 Dispatcher with the Pima County Sheriff's Department.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and non-emergency calls and determine priorities.
• Dispatch law enforcement and other emergency units and monitor progress.
• Use CAD systems and mapping applications to track units and incidents.
• Maintain logs and ensure security and confidentiality of information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CAD systems

Job description

Pima County Sheriff's Department is seeking a 911 Dispatcher to handle emergency and non-emergency calls, determine priorities, and dispatch law enforcement units using CAD systems. You will monitor response progress and maintain logs while ensuring information security.

Minimum qualification is a High School Diploma or GED. Preferred candidates have PCSD Basic Communications Training Academy completion and at least 1 year of 911 dispatch experience with the Sheriff's Department.