Public Safety Systems Operator Job Scottsdale area,Arizona USA,Business

Under the supervision of the Salt River Police Department (SRPD) Administration Lieutenant and/or Administration Sergeant, this non-sworn position provides in-progress public safety systems support to sworn personnel, supervisors, and incident commanders. The position conducts in-progress assessments, deploys and operates Department unmanned aircraft systems (UAS/drones), monitors authorized in-progress video and public safety information systems, and gathers and disseminates critical information during priority calls for service, emergencies, tactical incidents, searches, and special events.

The position supports officer safety, situational awareness, operational decision-making, and the effective use of existing Department technology. This position may work rotating or non-traditional schedules aligned with operational needs.
This job class is treated as FLSA Non-exempt and considered a DRIVING position.

Essential Functions:

Essential functions may vary among positions and may include the following tasks, knowledge, abilities, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification.

In-Progress Operational Support:

Monitor Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD), authorized in-progress video feeds, mapping platforms, and other law enforcement/public safety systems to identify incidents where additional information or technology can assist responding personnel.
Conduct in-progress assessments of priority calls for service and provide relevant, timely information to responding officers, supervisors, and incident commanders as events unfold.
Proactively monitor authorized systems and video sources to identify possible crimes, hazards, developing incidents, or officer-safety concerns and communicate information through established Department procedures.
Support suspect searches, perimeter containment, missing person and vulnerable population incidents, serious traffic collisions, tactical operations, structure fires, emergency management incidents, and other critical events.
Assist with in-progress situational awareness during special events and other planned operations.
Document operational activity and prepare supplemental reports, logs, or other records when required.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS/Drone) Operations:

Deploy and operate Department UAS in support of calls for service, searches, tactical overwatch, collision and crime scene documentation, emergency response, structure fires, and other authorized public safety missions.
Serve as Pilot in Command, when assigned, and conduct flights in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements, Department policy, applicable law, and operational procedures.
Conduct pre-flight and post-flight inspections, assess airspace and environmental conditions, maintain required flight documentation, and ensure safe deployment and recovery of UAS equipment.
Maintain operational readiness of UAS equipment, batteries, controllers, software, accessories, and related field equipment; coordinate maintenance, repair, replacement, and firmware/software updates as needed.
Maintain FAA, training, certification, flight, maintenance, and program records as required.

Systems, Equipment, and Program Readiness:

Maintain familiarity with Department public safety technology and authorized law enforcement information systems used to support field operations.
Conduct routine equipment checks and immediately report system, hardware, software, connectivity, or operational issues through the appropriate chain.
Assist with program scheduling and coverage planning to maximize availability during peak-demand and high-risk operational periods.
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