City of Tucson

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST II (#6331)

$21.96-$37.88 Hourly / $45,676.80-$78,790.40 Yearly
Salary Grade: 105


General Description

This classification is a senior-level position that will be responsible for assessing emergency 911 and Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) communication requests for service from both public and partner agencies.  Employees in this classification will serve as a first responder and will answer, assess, and route emergency 9-1-1 calls for both Police and Fire/EMS specialties.  This classification also performs radio dispatch and support functions of one discipline of either Police or Fire/EMS specialties.

Minimum Qualifications

Six (6) months post high school and one (1) year of directly related experience.

*Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Pre-employment Medical Testing Requirements

Long Audio Test

Non-NIDA Drug Test

Other Information

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Occupational Group Code: 16

Occupational Group Description: Electronics and Communications

EEO Job Category Code: F

EEO Job Category Description: Office and Clerical

Organizational Level: First Level Employee

NCCI: 8810

Bargaining Unit: TACE

Driving Requirements

The following information pertains to driving requirements for this classification with the City of Tucson. Under "Driving Level" None, Secondary or Primary, refers to the driving responsibility as it relates to the essential functions of the classification. License Type, is just that, the type of Arizona Driving License required for the classification. If the position requires a Commercial Drivers License (CDL), the endorsements will be listed under "Endorsements." Under Safety Sensitive a "Yes" means employees with this classification are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. License Type A, B, C, D, or M may require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage. Exceptions to classification driving requirement's may exist based on position.

Driving Level: Non-Driving

License Type: None

CDL Endorsements: None

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Job Description Disclaimer

This description is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty. They are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.

CLASS: 6331; EST: 11/14/2017; REV: 11/14/2017;