Summary
The United States Probation Office of the U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, is seeking a dispatcher to support our officers' safety while conducting community contacts. The dispatcher will report directly to a supervisor, under the direction of the Deputy Chief Probation Officer.
Duties
Oversees officers conducting fieldwork utilizing a web-based dispatch program to track their status and location. Utilizes radio designators, ten-codes, and plain talk to communicate with officers via the Wave PTX radio system. Records the time and location for all officer field contacts. Tracks when officers start and end their service in the field. Monitors the time an officer is on-scene and conducts periodic status checks on officers as outlined by the dispatch protocols. Responds to officer requests over the radio for non-urgent or emergency assistance. Coordinates welfare checks, backup officers or emergency response by outside law enforcement. Communicates vital information to the officer's chain of command in the event of an emergency or a non-responsive officer. Conducts criminal records checks, warrants checks, vehicle registration checks, and any other items as requested by officers while performing community contacts. Update internal databases during downtime (i.e., SIRS, PACTS, ATLAS, USSC database etc.) Other duties as assigned, depending on workflow.
Requirements
You must be a U.S. Citizen to qualify for this position. Background investigation Pre-employment drug test
Education
Applicant must be a high school graduate (or equivalent).
How you will be evaluated
Complete applications will be reviewed based on Judiciary qualification standards. Applicants selected for interview will be evaluated based upon the question responses they provide during the structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions, the applicant should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what they did, and the outcome.