Public Safety Telecommunicator - Recruit

City of Prescott • Prescott, AZ

2d • $26 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Prescott, Arizona is seeking dynamic, highly motivated, career-oriented individuals to fill challenging positions in the Regional Public Safety Communications Center. Operated by the City of Prescott, the Prescott Regional Communications Center (PRCC) serves the majority of law enforcement and fire agencies within the region, including the City of Prescott Police and Fire Departments, Town of Prescott Valley Police Department, Yavapai Community College District, Yavapai-Prescott Tribal Police, Central Arizona Fire & Medical Authority (CAFMA), Groom Creek Fire District, Walker Fire Association, and Priority Ambulance Yavapai. Successful candidates will receive a competitive salary and benefit package and a rewarding career with opportunity for continued growth and advancement.

Requirements

• Possess any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Possess a valid Arizona driver's license
• be at least 18 years of age
• pass a pre-employment drug test, polygraph, and psychological test
• pass an extensive background check
• complete all required training within first 12 months of hire
• types at least 40 words per minute
• hold (or obtain) CPR, Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD), and ACJIS certifications within required time frames
• recertifies and retests as required
• Knowledge of Regional Communications Center administrative and operational policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable department, partner agency, federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
• Knowledge of NG911.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of the Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS) and ACIC/NCIC.
• Knowledge of applicable police and ambulance dispatch procedures and public safety agency rules, regulations, and methods of operation.
• Knowledge of the code and plain-talk systems used by law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical agencies.
• Knowledge of the operation of dispatch consoles, 911, two-way radio, TDD, computer, and records systems.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of emergency dispatching, including emergency medical dispatching (EMD).
• Knowledge of the streets, highways, common-place names, and geography of the region.
• Skill in reading maps, using computer keyboards, typing, and maintaining electronic files and records.
• Skill in negotiating and deescalating techniques.
• Skill in communicating, both verbally and in writing, to both individuals and groups.
• Ability to remain calm during emergencies.
• Ability to simultaneously interact with leadership from varying agencies.
• Ability to assess situations and act in accordance with the level of urgency.
• Ability to type and maintain 40-words per minute (wpm).

Responsibilities

• Answers non-emergency and emergency (911) calls.
• Obtain, interpret, process and relay accurate information via department protocols utilizing Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) and Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems for both Police and Fire disciplines.
• Calms, negotiates, and communicates with callers; provides lifesaving medical instructions.
• Dispatches officers to various emergency sites for various agencies following various protocols.
• Enters warrants, lost/stolen property, vehicle repo, and missing person's information into ACJIS NCIC database.
• Maintains and files records.
• Provides emergency instructions as needed.
• Tracks public work orders and property watches.
• Updates business names and addresses into CAD portion of system.
• Runs criminal histories, vehicle registrations, driver's licenses, and warrants as requested by Police Officers.
• Attends meetings and training sessions.
• Trains new dispatchers and call takers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services is available, including an Employee Assistance Program, a free subscription to Calm, and health coaching
• Paid time off up to 25 days in first year of employment
• 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year
• Free employee only coverage for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• Pension and long-term disability through Arizona State Retirement System
• Supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed