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OPERATIONS ASSISTANT

State of Arizona
Tucson, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2025
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.

Visit our website at www.azdps.gov

OPERATIONS ASSISTANT

Location: Tucson, Arizona

Salary: $37,592.67 - $49,629.22

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 vacancies in the Tucson area

Under general supervision, performs a variety of support tasks assisting law enforcement personnel. Performs related duties as required. This is a competitive classification.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires two (2) years of storekeeping, warehousing, clerical or law enforcement agency experience; or any equivalent combination. Must have a valid Arizona driver license.

Additional Requirements

  • Ability to lift and move packages weighing up to 75 pounds each, in compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Ability to bend, stretch, stoop, reach and climb (stairs or step ladders).
  • Ability to travel throughout the state as needed.
  • Ability to safely operate a variety of motorized vehicles and equipment in inclement weather.

Must successfully complete the examination process.

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).

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).

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

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.

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