Top 11 Police Jobs in Apache Junction Az

911 Communications Dispatcher
City of Tempe Arizona —Tempe, AZ
- $28.17 - $41.53 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Data entry
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
8d
Police Officer - New Recruit
City of Tempe Arizona —Tempe, AZ
- $79,977 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Military
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
14d
Police Officer Recruit
City of Mesa, AZ —Mesa, AZ
- $73,972.08 - $103,834.56 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Master's degree
- High school diploma or GED
Police Detention Officer
City of Scottsdale —Scottsdale, AZ
- $34.22 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
8h
Police Detention Specialist
City of Scottsdale —Scottsdale, AZ
- $29.55 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
8h
Police Communications Specialist (Dispatcher) - Continuous Pool
District Support Services Center —Tempe, AZ
- $25.25 - $32.83 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Office
- Wellness program
- 403(b) matching
Police Officer (Lateral)
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community —Scottsdale, AZ
- $79,257 - $108,982 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
Police Projects Portfolio Manager
City of Mesa, AZ —Mesa, AZ
- $88,397.50 - $130,824.93 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- 5 years
- Writing skills
10h
Police Officer - Lateral
City of Tempe Arizona —Tempe, AZ
- $79,213 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Military
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Part-Time Public Safety Communications Specialist (Dispatcher)(Temp Level 4)
District Support Services Center —Tempe, AZ
- $50 an hour
- Temporary
- Background check
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
Public Safety Communications Specialist (Dispatcher) - Continuous Pool
District Support Services Center —Tempe, AZ
- $19.36 - $25.16 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays

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911 Communications Dispatcher

City of Tempe Arizona -
Tempe, AZ

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
$28.17 - $41.53 an hour
8 days ago

Benefits

Wellness program
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Typing

Full Job Description

Qualifications

911 COMMUNICATIONS DISPATCHER

This recruitment is open for two (2) weeks and will close on July 31, 2026

Pay Grade: 110

Hourly Salary Range: $28.17 to $41.53

The successful candidate’s placement in the salary range will depend upon previous experience in a similar role.

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

13 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Day
Vacation Accrual starts at 9.33 hours/month. Higher monthly vacation accrual rates may be available with prior ASRS service.
Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
Medical Reimbursement Program; $66.11/month
Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 11.98% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution
Position is eligible for up to 24 hours of floating holiday leave

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:

Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division:
Police / Communications

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

This position is classified as safety sensitive. Employees in safety sensitive positions are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational

Schedule:

4-10 schedule; shift work is required which includes working nights, weekends, and holidays. Overtime as needed

Job Number:

RC# 902482

DESCRIPTION

This position receives and evaluates incoming calls for police, fire, and other emergency assistance using the Enhanced 911 communications system, supplementing caller details with additional database information. Triages service requests received during crisis situations. Performs data entry and management tasks.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

Responds to emergency service calls, radio transmissions, voice instructions, and similar communications requesting police, fire, or other emergency services.
Helps determine the type and number of units to dispatch by evaluating time of day, description and location of calls, beat unit available, and probable degree of hazard to the responding units.
Transcribes and documents callers’ description and details to provide responding officers situational awareness.
Utilizes crisis communication strategies to help calm callers experiencing emergencies.
Tracks and maintains current status of in field units.
Answers non-emergency calls, providing assistance related to civil, criminal, and traffic laws, policies, and procedures. Directs calls to police staff, other City departments, and agencies as appropriate.
Enters, updates, and processes calls for service in a computer aided dispatch system efficiently and accurately.
Documents and manages information from crime and intel databases relating to wanted persons, stolen property, vehicle registration, criminal history, and stolen vehicles to aide in response to emergency situations.
May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

One (1) year of experience in customer service, call center, clerical or related experience.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education:

High school diploma or GED.

Professional Licensure and/or Certifications:

Terminal Operator Certification awarded by Arizona Department of Public Safety, obtain within one (1) week of hire.

ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

A minimum typing speed of 40 net words per minute (nwpm) is required and will be verified prior to employment or promotion to this classification.
Must successfully pass CritiCall test prior to hire or promotion date.

TESTING PROCESS

Qualified applicants will receive a link for the typing speed test (5-munute timed test) and a follow up phone call to ensure receipt. Please make sure the email listed on your application is correct.
Typing speed test must be completed within one (1) week of the link email date.
Candidates who have passed the typing test will receive another link for an the Criticall test (1 hour); test must be completed within two (2) weeks of test link email date.

RECRUITMENT TIMELINE

First interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis with candidates who have passed both the typing speed test and the CritiCall test.
First interviews are tentatively scheduled for early September

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

Criminal history review
Post offer/pre-employment drug and alcohol screen.
Post offer/pre-employment physical
Police background investigation
Police polygraph
Psychological examination

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:

Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ

This position is FLSA Non-Exempt which means employees are eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time

Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employee Association (UAEA)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

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