Probation Dispatcher Jobs

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What We Offer

We offer generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays! We have affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, and our employees are entitled to coverage by one of several State-sponsored retirement pension plans, our employee assistance program, and wellness incentives. Additionally, our employees have the option of life insurance, disability, a group legal plan, and pet insurance.

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About the Position

The Probation Dispatcher plays a vital role in ensuring the safety of the probation department officers in the field by sending and receiving radio transmissions utilizing a multi-channel radio console while maintaining computer aided dispatch systems and other computer programs. This position is responsible for receiving, coordinating and disseminating critical information from various sources while maintaining radio contact with field units to monitor their location and send support as needed. The Adult Probation Communications Center does not receive 911 calls from the public but monitors the safety of employees of the probation departments.

The Communications Center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year. You must be willing to work any and all assigned shifts in order to be considered for this position. In most instances, New Hires will be assigned to 2nd shift (2:00pm-10:00pm) or 3rd shift (10:00pm- 6:00am) based on the department need. Shift Differentials will be paid based on the shift you are assigned (2nd shift $.50, 3rd shift $.75).

Candidates will be required to have a complete background/reference check.

ABOUT THE ADULT PROBATION DEPARTMENT:

The Adult Probation Department of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is dedicated to providing a safe, fair and impartial forum for resolving disputes, enhancing access to our services, and providing innovative, evidenced-based practices that improve the safety of our community and ensure the public’s trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. Join our nationally recognized Adult Probation Department and become part of an award-winning agency of professionals committed to enhancing community safety through service, accountability, and influencing change.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:

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Combined education and experience qualifications:

ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be wearing a headset and is regularly required to speak clearly and hear; see details of objects that are less than a few feet away; sit for long periods of time; stand, walk, use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and occasionally push, pull or lift up to 20 pounds. Work in an environment with moderate noise level from several sources creating constant activity.

Additional Information

Attention Current Maricopa County Employees: As of 1/1/2022, the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County formalized itself as a separate entity and employer from Maricopa County. To learn more about how that may affect you please click .

Judicial Branch Human Resources reserves the right to move forward candidates based on the information provided directly on the application. The hiring authority will select the successful candidate based on departmental needs.

Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to the midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.

All Judicial Branch offers of employment and continued employment are contingent upon passing a thorough background and/or fingerprint check. Applicants must completely and fully answer any questions regarding felony and misdemeanor convictions including any convictions that have been expunged or set aside. Failure to include criminal history information is grounds for termination of an offer and employment. A conviction may not automatically disqualify an applicant.

Judicial Branch facilities are located throughout Maricopa County. This position may be reassigned to other locations. Assignments will be made based upon the needs of the department.

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