Part-Time Public Safety Communications Specialist; Dispatcher)(Temp Level 4

Part-Time Public Safety Communications Specialist (Dispatcher)(Temp Level
4)

Job : 320727

Location: District Support Services Cntr

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Hourly Rate

$50.00 per hour

Not Eligible for Benefits

This is a part-time, temporary position not eligible for benefits.

This position works up to 25 hours per week. Work schedule varies.

12 Months

Are you looking for a place to work where you can make a real difference in the lives of over 200,000 college students every year? Would you like to be part of an organization that adds $7.2 billion dollars to the economy and supports nearly 100,000 jobs in the fastest growing county in the United States? Whether you're teaching, working, or learning Make It Happen At Maricopa County Community Colleges!

What s Currently Happening at Maricopa

• Many of our campuses have received grant awards through the National Science Foundation to improve undergraduate STEM
  
  Education:
  
  Hispanic-Serving institutions program (HSI Program).
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and employee groups to create an environment of shared governance
• One of the largest community college systems in the country
• 2020 Healthy Arizona Worksites Program recipient
• Named 19th Best Employer for Women by Forbes
• 2019 No. 42 in Arizona s Best Employers

This position serves as an initial point of contact and supports the general public safety and law enforcement mission for the District, receives 9-1-1 calls, provides assistance to students, faculty, staff and visitors at Maricopa Community Colleges; and communicates vital information to the District, college constituents and members of Public Safety, along with external communities; often under stressful circumstances. Dispatches for multiple Public Safety personnel at multiple colleges and obtains assistance from allied public safety agencies, as needed.

High School Diploma or GED and one (1) year of dispatch or related law enforcement or public safety experience.

Due to the confidential, sensitive nature of information handled, successful completion of a background investigation, polygraph testing, and psychological examination are required.

• A. Experience in effectively dealing with confidential and sensitive matters & experience in effectively dealing with emergency situations in a fast-paced environment
• B. Associate s degree or higher in Administration of Justice or related field from an accredited college or university
• C. Two (2) or more years of experience operating a variety of law enforcement communications equipment including: use of multi-line telephone systems, public safety radios/communications equipment, and computer aided dispatching (CAD) systems within a Primary Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) or secondary PSAP
• D. One (1) or more years of experience with criminal justice database and information systems
• E. Experience in keyboarding or typing or data entry
• F. Experience in use of emergency related mass notification systems such as reverse 911 or private applications such as Live Safe, Rave Guardian, etc.
• G. Experience working within a police records and/or property & evidence unit

Due to the confidential and sensitive nature of information handled, candidates given a conditional job offer will be required to successfully complete an extensive background investigation, fingerprinting-based background check, pre-polygraph interview & polygraph examination. Hold a Level "A" ACJIS Terminal Operator Certification (TOC) or the ability to obtain certification within six (6) months of hire. Work schedule varies. May be required to work evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.

May be required to hold over or come in early to maintain minimum staffing levels. May be required to sit for a prolonged period of time; viewing a computer monitor.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter that details how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. A cover letter may further highlight an applicant s knowledge, skill and…