FIELD OPS SPECIALIST (UNC)

Arizona Department of Administration•Youngtown, AZ

8d•$56,455 - $79,754•Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking motivated individuals for our Field Operations Specialist positions who work under general supervision, performing and coordinating a variety of tasks, functions, and projects assisting law enforcement personnel and public safety operations. Performs related duties as required. This position is designated as uncovered; the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the Director of the Department of Public Safety.

Requirements

Requires five (5) years of experience as a police officer, or five (5) years of experience in a similar job/assignment with experience in traffic safety and highway/roadway operations.
Must obtain ACJIS Terminal Operator Certification within six months of hire or promotion and maintain certification throughout the course of this assignment.
Must have and maintain a valid Arizona driver license by employment date.
Applicants must complete an examination process.
A polygraph and background investigation are required for successful applicants.
DPS supports a drug-free work environment through pre-employment drug testing.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Responsibilities

Performing and coordinating a variety of tasks, functions, and projects assisting law enforcement personnel and public safety operations.
Performs related duties as required.

Benefits

Accrued vacation pay and sick days
10 paid holidays per year
Deferred compensation plan
Top-ranked retirement plans
Affordable medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long-term disability insurance plans
Employee Assistance, Peer and Family Support Programs
Bus Cards (Subsidized partially by the State)
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period.
The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement.
You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.