Job Description
Join Glendale's elite public safety team as a Police Dispatcher Trainee and earn a $5,000 sign-on bonus! This is your opportunity to become the lifeline of emergency response, handling critical calls and coordinating life-saving operations. We provide comprehensive paid training and a clear career path to full dispatcher status. If you thrive under pressure, possess exceptional communication skills, and want to make a tangible difference in your community, apply today!
Responsibilities
- Process emergency/non-emergency calls with speed and accuracy
- Operate radio systems and dispatch appropriate personnel
- Maintain detailed call logs and incident reports
- Provide crisis intervention and caller guidance
- Coordinate multi-agency responses during critical incidents
- Utilize CAD/NCIC systems for real-time information sharing
- Adhere to strict confidentiality and HIPAA protocols
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Pass background investigation and polygraph examination
- Valid Arizona Driver's License
- Ability to type 40+ WPM (verified by test)
- Fluency in English (bilingual Spanish preferred)
- No felony convictions and clean driving record
- Ability to work rotating shifts including nights/holidays