The mission of the Phoenix Police Department is to build and foster strong relationships with the community through our outreach and engagement, while adhering to the highest standards and traditions of the Phoenix Police Department. The Phoenix Police Department is committed to the Guiding Values of our P.R.I.D.E. Statement: Protection, Responsibility, Integrity, Dedication, and Employee Excellence. Phoenix is the 5th largest city in the country, serving as Arizona's center of government, commerce, and culture. It is emerging in the new economy with strength in high technology, manufacturing, bioscience research, and advanced business services. Phoenix is a young, progressive city, brimming with sports and cultural attractions, distinctive restaurants, fascinating museums, diverse residential options, and endless outdoor opportunities.
Police Communications Operators answer calls from the public and communicate via radio with police officers regarding all types of emergencies and non-emergencies. The City of Phoenix is seeking individuals who demonstrate the ability to calmly work with the citizens of Phoenix and police officers while using a multi-line telephone system, radio network panel, and Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system to receive, prioritize, and process calls for police services. Our Police Communications Operators work both as a Call Taker, answering 911/Crime Stop calls, and Radio Dispatcher.
This application requires your typing speed certification, cover letter, and resume be submitted as one document. Review the general factors for disqualification regarding police civilian employment here. Learn more about the Police Communications Operator job requirements, hiring process, training, what to expect the first nine months of employment, and work hours by visiting: phoenix.gov/police/joinphxpd911.
This is a 24-hour a day, 7-day a week operation. Location: 100 E. Elwood St., Phoenix, Arizona, 85040
Pay and Hiring Range: $24.93 - $36.84 per hour
Pay Range Explanation:
A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:
Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions,For more details, visit: Unit 003 Benefits
The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:
Recruitment closes August 30, 2023. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.
This recruitment and any interview process as a result of this recruitment may be used by multiple hiring managers and multiple departments throughout the City to fill any related current or future vacancies; other recruitments and appropriate eligible lists may also be considered.
Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your typing speed certification, cover letter, and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.
Police Comm Operator, JC:01830, ID# 51196, 8/01/2023, 12 mos., GO, Benefits: 003
Building the Phoenix of tomorrow.
City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.
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