Dispatcher (Public Safety Telecommunicator)

Marana is one of the fastest growing communities in Southern Arizona, located approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix. Â The Town makes its decisions based on a Strategic Plan that has five focus areas: Cherished Heritage, Vibrant Community, Thriving Commerce, Healthy Lifestyles, and Proactive Public Services. Â Â

Marana's standards are high. We are an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together. Â Our Cultural Values are: Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork and Engaged Innovation.

Are you interested in starting a new career or are you an experienced emergency dispatcher looking to continue your career with a top-notch agency? The Town of Marana is seeking an entry-level or experienced Dispatcher to join a great team and dispatch emergency and non-emergency police personnel in response to calls for service. Â

The Town offers a competitive benefits package

https://www.maranaaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Benefits-Compensation Â

Entry-level Dispatchers will attend a 10 week Dispatcher academy Â

Expected Hiring Range:Â $20.65 - $25.30Â

Salary Range:Â $20.65 - $29.94Â

• placement within the expected hiring range is dependent on direct experience, internal equity and/or budget
  
  

Schedule: Varying schedules including graveyard shifts, weekends and holidays.

• Receives calls for service by acting as liaison between public and police; determines emergency response necessity; provides information to the public; and accesses and utilizes multiple computer systems, data bases, reference books and maps.
• Receives and initiates radio communication with field personnel; monitors radio frequencies; maintains unit status and location; and retrieves and relays emergency information.
• Maintains state and federal required documentation; performs communication tasks by distributing information to appropriate agencies; responds to requests; and maintains information.
• Other duties as assigned
• High school diploma or GED equivalency plus six months of additional education or training
• Over six months of customer service experienceÂ
• Must pass an extensive background investigation, polygraph and psychological evaluation.
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Must pass a pre-employment physical examination and drug test
• Must obtain ACJIS (Arizona Criminal Justice Information System) Certification within 6 months of hire
• MUST ATTACH THE SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION as part of the submission (must be notarized) or can email directly to Nikki Hemphill, HR Generalist at nhemphill@maranaaz.gov or Fax to 520-382-3500 once you submit your application
• Click here to download the file: https://file.ac/p4B5nMLv1Yk/Â
  
  

Preferred Requirements

• Experience as a public safety dispatcher
• Experience working with confidential information
  
  

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

If you meet the minimum requirements, submit a completed Town of Marana application and the Supplemental Application which can be supplemented with a resume and cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Candidates are responsible for verifying receipt of materials. Applications must be submitted by applying online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marana.

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 A first review date of applications will be conducted on February 3, 2025. A second review date of applications will be conducted on February 19, 2025.

REVIEW AND TESTING PROCESSÂ

• Please note all communication and status updates will be sent via email through the applicant tracking system and/or Human Resources. Please monitor junk mail. Â
• Candidates will be asked to complete and notarize the Supplemental Application and Questionnaire https://file.ac/p4B5nMLv1Yk/ during the application submission which will be used during a potential background investigation. Â
• Candidates selected to move forward will be invited to an online/remote practical assessment. This assessment utilizes computer software to simulate a public safety communications environment. Â
• Candidates selected to move forward will be invited to Oral Boards and finalists will go through further background investigations and testing. Further details will be provided for those that move forward in the process.Â
  
  

Based on positions available, the Police Department may place finalists on an eligibility list to fill future vacancies. These lists have no set expiration date. The Police Department can choose to exhaust the list at any time depending on the needs of the department.

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 TOWN OF MARANA CONTACT INFORMATION

 11555 West Civic Center Drive

 Marana, AZ 85653

 www.maranaaz.gov

 ph. (520) 382-1900 / fax (520) 382-3500

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QUESTIONS

  Human Resources Staff Contact

  Nikki Hemphill / 520-382-1925 / nhemphill@maranaaz.gov

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The Town of Marana is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application/exam process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to any deadlines related to this recruitment process. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you would like this publication in an alternative format.