City of Bullhead, AZ
EMERGENCY SERVICES DISPATCHER
City of Bullhead, AZ, Bullhead City, AZ, United States
Salary: $24.73 - $34.24 Hourly
Location : Bullhead City, AZ
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2024-00342
Department: Public Safety
Division: Emergency Services
Opening Date: 11/18/2024
Closing Date: 12/16/2024 5:00 PM Arizona
STATEMENT OF THE JOB
Receives and dispatches routine and emergency radio and telephone communications. Dispatches law enforcement, emergency medical, and other public safety personnel and equipment. Maintains field communications during incidents.
NOTE: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of the following tests:
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE/LICENSING & TRAINING
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or GED, and any combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform essential functions of the position.
LICENSING & TRAINING:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and sit for extended periods of time. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must have the agility to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. The employee must meet specific hearing abilities including the ability to hold conversation with others by telephone, in person, and over radio equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus; ability to read printed materials and computer screens.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to quiet.
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The following supplemental questions will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and will determine your eligibility for further consideration. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, partial information, or answering a question with "See resume/application" will result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
02
A High School Diploma or GED are required for this position. Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
03
Which best describes your highest level of education?
04
Please select the license you currently possess.
05
This position requires a typing speed of 45 WPM. Are you able to type 45 WPM?
06
This position requires shift work (Working day shifts and night (graveyard) shifts). If chosen, are you capable of working these types of shifts?
07
Will you accept a job that requires you to work overtime, including weekends and/or holidays?
08
Have you used marijuana for any purpose within the last 2 years?
09
Have you sold, produced, cultivated, or transported marijuana for sale?
10
Have you been convicted of a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in Arizona?
11
Have you illegally used dangerous drugs or narcotics for any purpose within the past seven (7) years?
12
I understand that all communication regarding this position will be sent via email and that it is my responsibility to monitor my email. Human Resources will not be responsible for unread emails.
Required Question
Location : Bullhead City, AZ
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2024-00342
Department: Public Safety
Division: Emergency Services
Opening Date: 11/18/2024
Closing Date: 12/16/2024 5:00 PM Arizona
STATEMENT OF THE JOB
Receives and dispatches routine and emergency radio and telephone communications. Dispatches law enforcement, emergency medical, and other public safety personnel and equipment. Maintains field communications during incidents.
NOTE: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of the following tests:
- Typing (Required minimum typing speed of 45 WPM)
- Reading
- Comprehension/communications test
- Oral exam
- Polygraph
- Psychological exam
- Hearing examination
- Drug screen
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE/LICENSING & TRAINING
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or GED, and any combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform essential functions of the position.
LICENSING & TRAINING:
- Valid State Driver's License
- National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) training based on assignment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.
- Answers the telephone, receiving and classifying calls to determine priority of response and uses radio equipment to dispatch Police, emergency medical and other Public Safety units, according to availability, assigned geographic area, and location, to routine and emergency calls.
- Maintains field communications for public safety checks, and during emergencies and incidents.
- Ensure adequate back-up for Police personnel.
- Serves as the Public Safety Answering Point for 911 Telephone System.
- Transfers emergency calls to other agencies as warranted.
- Monitors various public safety radio channels, coordinating efforts in dispatching personnel and equipment
- Uses a computer to maintain records/logs of calls for services, radio transmissions, and telephone messages.
- Records and maintains master audio tape recording equipment for all radio transmissions/telephone calls.
- Establishes chain of custody/evidence for communications and dispatching records.
- Enters and clears information on the Accessing Criminal Justice (ACJIS) and the
Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Systems. - Coordinates interagency law enforcement communications with emergency and other public safety agencies, using telephone, radio, and computer equipment.
- Updates daily dispatching logs; enters data, such as stolen/repossessed property, missing persons, and abandoned vehicles information into the computerized information and/or Tele- type systems.
- May search master recordings for information.
- Operates dispatching equipment, office equipment, and computers
- Provides information regarding the Police Department to staff, civic groups and the public.
- Performs other duties as assigned in case of an emergency.
- Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
- Performs related work as required.
- Record keeping practices and procedures.
- Computer skills.
- Working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
- Operation of the listed tools/equipment.
- A minimum typing speed of 45 WPM.
- Effectively meet and deal with the public.
- Communicate orally effectively with customers, clients or the public using a telephone and/or in writing.
- Handle stressful situations.
- Act quickly in an emergency.
- Speak clearly.
- Read and record information accurately.
- Read and apply moderately difficult materials.
- Carry out oral and written instructions.
- Enter data or information into a terminal, PC or other keyboard device.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and sit for extended periods of time. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must have the agility to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. The employee must meet specific hearing abilities including the ability to hold conversation with others by telephone, in person, and over radio equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus; ability to read printed materials and computer screens.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to quiet.
- Medical/Rx (EPO or HDHP)
- Dental/Vision
- Wellness Program
- Flexible Spending/Health Savings Account
- Group Life Insurance
- Optional Additional Life Insurance
- Optional Additional Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- 12 Paid Holidays Annually
- Paid Vacation (Accrual rate is dependent upon full time years of service)
- Paid Personal Leave (96 Hours/Year)
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Retirement Plan - 401A Defined Contribution Plan
- Sworn Police Officers participate in the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS). Contribution rates are determined by State Legislature
- Optional Deferred Compensation
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Service Awards
01
The following supplemental questions will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and will determine your eligibility for further consideration. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, partial information, or answering a question with "See resume/application" will result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
- Yes
- No
02
A High School Diploma or GED are required for this position. Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
- Yes, I have a High School Diploma or GED.
- No, I do not possess a High School Diploma or GED.
03
Which best describes your highest level of education?
- High School Diploma or GED
- Currently enrolled in High School
- Some College
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
- Trade School/Technical College
- None of the above
04
Please select the license you currently possess.
- Valid State Driver's License
- Valid State Commercial Driver's License
- I do not currently possess a valid Driver's License.
05
This position requires a typing speed of 45 WPM. Are you able to type 45 WPM?
- Yes
- No
06
This position requires shift work (Working day shifts and night (graveyard) shifts). If chosen, are you capable of working these types of shifts?
- Yes
- No
07
Will you accept a job that requires you to work overtime, including weekends and/or holidays?
- Yes
- No
08
Have you used marijuana for any purpose within the last 2 years?
- Yes
- No
09
Have you sold, produced, cultivated, or transported marijuana for sale?
- Yes
- No
10
Have you been convicted of a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in Arizona?
- Yes
- No
11
Have you illegally used dangerous drugs or narcotics for any purpose within the past seven (7) years?
- Yes
- No
12
I understand that all communication regarding this position will be sent via email and that it is my responsibility to monitor my email. Human Resources will not be responsible for unread emails.
- I have read and acknowledge that all communication regarding this position will be sent to me via email.
Required Question