Job Description
Join the elite Scottsdale Police Department as a Police Dispatcher Trainee and kickstart your career in public safety! We're offering a competitive salary plus a $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates who complete training and become certified dispatchers. This is your opportunity to become the critical lifeline connecting officers, emergency services, and the community in one of America's safest cities.
Our comprehensive 12-week paid training program will equip you with the skills to handle high-pressure situations, manage radio communications, and process emergency calls with precision. Upon successful completion, you'll transition to a full-time dispatcher role with continued career advancement opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Receive and prioritize emergency/non-emergency calls via 911 and administrative lines
- Dispatch police, fire, and medical units using CAD/RMS systems
- Maintain accurate radio communication with field units during emergencies
- Enter and update call data in law enforcement databases
- Coordinate multi-agency responses during critical incidents
- Provide crisis intervention and calming instructions to callers
- Operate emergency alert systems and maintain radio logs
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (college preferred)
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Ability to pass background check, polygraph, and psychological evaluation
- Typing speed of 40+ WPM (certified test required)
- Valid Arizona driver's license
- Ability to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Clear speaking voice with excellent communication skills
- No felony convictions or domestic violence convictions