Job Description
Join Mesa's elite public safety team as an immediate-hire Police Dispatcher Trainee! No experience required – we provide paid training to launch your career in emergency response. As the critical link between citizens and first responders, you'll save lives while working in a state-of-the-art communications center. This full-time role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities. Start making a difference in your community today!
Responsibilities
- Process 911 calls and dispatch police/fire/EMS units with precision
- Operate multi-line phone systems and radio communication equipment
- Maintain detailed incident logs and computer-aided dispatch (CAD) records
- Provide crisis intervention and emergency instructions to callers
- Coordinate with other agencies during multi-jurisdictional emergencies
- Complete mandatory dispatcher certification training program
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Valid Arizona Driver's License
- Ability to type 40+ WPM (typing test required)
- Pass background check and polygraph examination
- U.S. citizenship and Arizona residency
- Ability to work rotating shifts (nights, weekends, holidays)
- Basic computer proficiency