Public Safety Telecommunicator I

City of Mesa • Mesa, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Mesa is pleased to offer a hiring bonus for individuals hired as a Public Safety Telecommunicator I; $1,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Public Safety Telecommunicator classroom training program, and $1,000 will be paid one year after completion of the training. This recruitment will be used to fill vacancies in the 911 Call-Taker, Police Dispatching, and Fire Dispatching assignments. The first review of all applications will be on Monday, July 27, 2026. A Public Safety Telecommunicator I is the entry-level class in the Public Safety Telecommunicator series and is responsible for receiving, evaluating, and processing all 9-1-1 calls for police, fire, and medical assistance; or receiving and dispatching calls and messages for police or fire/emergency medical services, and maintaining radio contact with mobile units. Work involves evaluating incoming calls, dispatching field units, and transmitting information and messages upon request and according to established procedures. Public Safety Telecommunicator I is a civilian position. All work is performed in accordance with department policies and procedures and local, state, and federal regulations. A Public Safety Telecommunicator I works rotating shifts that include nights, weekends, and holidays. Employees in this class may progress by noncompetitive promotion to the Public Safety Telecommunicator II classification upon meeting the specific criteria-based promotion requirements. The employee must have completed the probationary requirement as a Public Safety Telecommunicator I and demonstrated the level of competency necessary to perform the duties with minimal supervision and assistance. This class is distinguished from the Public Safety Telecommunicator II class by the training responsibilities of the latter. Supervision is received from a Public Safety Communications Shift Supervisor who reviews work through observations on the job and results achieved. This class is FLSA nonexempt.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or GED.
• Good (1 - 3 years) experience in public contact or customer service experience.
• A minimum typing speed of 35 net words per minute (nwpm) is also required and will be verified prior to employment or promotion to this class.
• Must successfully pass Criticall test prior to hire or promotion date.
• Because of the confidential, sensitive nature of information handled, successful completion of a background investigation is required.
• Candidates given a conditional job offer will be required to pass a hearing test.
• Must obtain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification within 60 days of hire or promotion date.
• All required certifications must be maintained throughout employment.
• Must not be on the Office of Inspector General (OIG) list of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with computer data entry is desirable.
• Bilingual speaking skills (English/Spanish) are desirable.
• Experience in the operation of multiline phone system or radio communications system is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Receives and evaluates calls from the public concerning crimes, fires, and medical emergencies.
• Evaluates calls for proper action.
• Initiates Police and Fire/medical response by obtaining information required for dispatching field units.
• Accesses the priority dispatch protocol system which is used to triage emergency medical service requests and supply pre-arrival instructions.
• Enters data into a computer as it is being received.
• Provides emergency first aid or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) instructions, if appropriate.
• Enters abandoned vehicle information and performs vehicle registration, Driver's License, stolen vehicle, and wanted persons checks by utilizing a criminal justice information system.
• Dispatches calls and messages for Fire and Medical emergency services and maintains radio contact with mobile units.
• Makes appropriate notifications and call-outs for major incidents.
• Selects correct format for dispatching from twelve or more categories.
• Dispatches ground and air ambulances.
• Contacts other agencies, utilities, airport towers, the Public Information Officer, on-call investigators, numerous specialty teams, and rescue services such as the Red Cross depending on the type of incident.
• Dispatches calls and messages for Police emergency services and maintains radio contact with mobile units.
• Monitors status changes during routine and emergent situations.

Benefits

• Hiring bonus: $1,000 upon successful completion of the Public Safety Telecommunicator classroom training program, and $1,000 paid one year after completion of the training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED