Emergency Dispatcher Trainee - Registry

JOB SUMMARY

Under close supervision, answers emergency and non-emergency calls for service, take information from callers, enter information into database, and provide assistance and information to Pinal County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) Deputies and other emergency services agencies. This is an entry level, trainee position. Upon successful completion of the training period, individuals in this classification are eligible for a non-competitive promotion to the Emergency Dispatcher position.

• The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries will require an internal equity review and those that are above the first quartile will require additional approval.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications as applicable.
• You must pass an online
  
  Criti
  
  Call test with a score of 70% or better. If you have taken the exam and obtained a score of less than 70% you can re-take the exam 60 days from the date of the last examination.
• Applicants that are hired will be required to attend a 10 week Basic Communications Training Academy in Tucson. Daily commute will be at the expense of PCSO.

• Application:
  1. Applicant will not receive nor are entitled to a copy of the contents of their test results.
  2. No documents, copies of reports submitted by the applicant will be returned.
  3. No documents, reports or information utilized for, or obtained, during the selection process will be furnished to the applicant.
  4. Applicant will not be advised of the reason(s) for non-selection.
  Drug Use:
  1. Marijuana – Agency discretion.
  2. Dangerous Drugs/Narcotics/ Hallucinogens/Vaporous Substances – Any time within the past five (5) years. This includes methamphetamine, amphetamine, barbiturates, speed, spice, bath salts, crack, cocaine, heroin, opioids, mushrooms, ecstasy, LSD, ketamine, salvia, PCP, anabolic steroids, etc.
  3. Peyote/ Mescaline - Illegal use as described above. (Exception
  - Bona fide religious ceremonies)
  4. Sale, Production, Cultivation or Transportation for Sale of illegal drugs in last five (5) years or since becoming an adult.
  5. Pattern of abuse of ANY drugs to include marijuana, narcotics, dangerous drugs and prescription drugs. “Pattern of abuse” will be determined based on; type of drugs used, purpose for using, length of time used, and age of individual during use (minor or adult).
  Theft or Misappropriation of Property:
  1. Any demonstrated pattern of habitual theft.
  2. Any theft while serving in a position of trust.
  Acts Constituting a Felony or any Conviction for Domestic Violence Involving Physical Violence:
  1. A conviction for any act which would constitute a Felony in the State of Arizona, at any time.
  Fraud or Misrepresentation:
  1. Any intentional attempt to practice any deception or fraud in the Employment Application, Testing Process, or any failure to properly complete the application.
  Driving Record:
  1. Any recent demonstrated pattern of excessive traffic violations (for positions that require operation of a motor vehicle).
  Previous Positions Held:
  Any of the following may be disqualifiers:
  1. Having been disciplined by any employer, including military, as an adult for abuse of leave, gross insubordination, dereliction of duty or persistent failure to follow established policies and regulations.
  2. Having been involuntarily dismissed, for any reason other than layoff, from two or more employers as an adult.
  3. Having held more than seven paid positions with different employers within the past four years, or more than 15 paid positions with different employers in the past ten years (excluding military). Students who attend school away from their permanent legal residence may be excused from this requirement as well as other persons with a reasonable explanation for an extensive job history.
  4. Resigning from any paid position without notice may be disqualifying, except where the presence of a hostile work environment is alleged or other reasonable…