Dispatcher (Public Safety Telecommunicator)

About this role

<p data-pasted="true">Marana is one of the fastest growing communities in Southern Arizona, located approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix. &nbsp;The Town makes its decisions based on a Strategic Plan that has five focus areas: Cherished Heritage, Vibrant Community, Thriving Commerce, Healthy Lifestyles, and Proactive Public Services.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Marana's standards are high. We are an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together. &nbsp;Our Cultural Values are: Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork and Engaged Innovation.</p>

Requirements

<div style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;" data-pasted="true"><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-left: 77px;"><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">Receives calls for service by acting as liaison between public and police; determines emergency response necessity; provides information to the public; and accesses and utilizes multiple computer systems, data bases, reference books and maps.</span></li><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">Receives and initiates radio communication with field personnel; monitors radio frequencies; maintains unit status and location; and retrieves and relays emergency informatio