Job Announcement The City of Chandler Police Department, Operational Support Division is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Dispatch Supervisor. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with benefits, with a varied work schedule to include day, swing, and night shifts.
Why work for Chandler? - Diverse and inclusive environment
- Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
- Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
- 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
- Accrue 122 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
- Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
- 12 paid holidays per year, plus Winter Break at the end of the year
- Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
- City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
- Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
- Professional development opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
- Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
- Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)
Who we are The City of Chandler Police Department, consisting of 362 sworn officers and 177 civilians, serves a growing population of close to 287,945 residents. The organization is divided into three main divisions, one bureau, and many sections/units. The Patrol Operations Division consisting of three precincts, 1) Main Station - Downtown & North Chandler, 2) Desert Breeze - West Chandler, and 3) Chandler Heights - South Chandler, work in concert with the Criminal Investigations Division, Operational Support Division, and Professional Services Division to meet the needs of the community. The members of the Chandler Police Department are dedicated to the advancement of community policing and the development of a partnership with our citizens. Our mission is to provide a safe community where people can live, work, and thrive. We are committed to being a world-class leader in law enforcement. We will pursue and engage the best trained, equipped, and committed professionals who demonstrate the highest standards of performance and best policing practices in partnership with the community.
Who we are looking for Our ideal candidate will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment; and is competently able to do the following:
- Supervise and oversee the daily operations of the assigned area by setting goals and objectives.
- Manages schedules and work priorities.
- Monitors and evaluates performance.
- Facilitates access to resources and training.
- Provides guidance and addresses issues.
- Conducts interviews and makes hiring decisions.
- Serve as a liaison with law enforcement and fire.
- Develops and implements standard operating procedures.
- Administers training program.
- Completes special projects.
- Assist with budget development.
- Completes and reviews reports.
- Completes records requests.
- Maintain documents and files.
- Performs the duties of a dispatcher when necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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Minimum qualifications - Must possess a High School or GED equivalency.
- Must have 3 years experience as a public safety dispatcher or equivalent position for a public safety agency; and
- Must possess a DPS Terminal Operator Level A upon hire or promotion; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Desired qualifications- At least 1 year of trainer or supervisory experience.
SupervisionWork is performed under the supervision of the Police Communications Manager. This position exercises supervision over a shift of Dispatchers, Emergency Call Takers, and clerical or administrative personnel.
Application Process- NeoGov Application
- Preliminary Background Questionnaire Submittal & Review
- Oral Board Interview
- Background Interview
- Interview with Chief of Police
This is a full-time, non-exempt position with benefits, with a varied work schedule to include day, swing, and night shifts. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 4 months should another position become available.
The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.
Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city's Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.
The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.Closing Date/Time: 6/28/2024 11:59 PM Arizona
