Police Communications Specialist; Dispatcher - Continuous Pool
Listed on 2026-02-20
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Social Work
Bilingual
Police Communications Specialist (Dispatcher) - Continuous Pool
Job : 321854
Location: District Support Services Cntr
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
Hiring Salary Range
$25.25 - $32.83/per hour DOE
Grade
114
Work Schedule
Work Schedule:
The Maricopa Community Colleges Police Department operates 24 hours per day, seven (7) days per week, 365 days per year. Schedules include rotating shift work, nights, weekends, holidays, or otherwise non-standard work schedules. Due to the nature of the work performed, mandatory overtime, which may be extensive in quantity or frequency, is required to perform the essential functions of this classification.
Incumbents must be flexible with scheduling to accommodate fluctuating workloads and overtime requirements. Overtime may include extended shift work with advanced or short notice or may occur on unscheduled work days.
Work Calendar
12 Months
Maricopa Summary
10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.
The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision-creating excellence in education for a better world.
We focus on people-not profits.
With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college.
We don't just support our community-we help build it.
We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.
We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.
Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.
Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.
Benefits
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:
Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Paid Time Off:
Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time - 20 Paid Observed Holidays
- Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
- Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
- Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
- Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
- Annual Professional Development Funding
- Flexible Work Schedules
- District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
- Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
- Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups, and Diabetes Empowerment Education Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
- Mobile On-Site Mammography Screenings
- Pre-Retirement Planning Events
- Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)
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.
Essential Functions
40% - Answers administrative calls, emergency calls for service; interacts with and provides assistance to members of Public Safety, the college community, visitors and first responders
35% - Operates emergency communications dispatching systems and tracks public safety activities of public safety staff utilizing computer aided dispatch system for an assigned shift
10% - Queries, interprets and enters into the state and national criminal justice information system; maintains Level "A" AJCIS Terminal Operator Certification; tracks sensitive data such as orders of Protection, Trespass Orders and Registered Sex Offender Notifications
10% - Assists in administrate duties involving the auditing, editing and support of systems including; voice…
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