Public Safety Telecommunicator I

The City of Mesa is pleased to offer a hiring bonus for individuals hired as a Public Safety Telecommunicator I; $1,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Public Safety Telecommunicator classroom training program, and $1,000 will be paid one year after completion of the training. This recruitment will be used to fill vacancies in the 911 Call-Taker, Police Dispatching, and Fire Dispatching assignments. The first review of all applications will be on Monday, July 27, 2026. A Public Safety Telecommunicator I is the entry-level class in the Public Safety Telecommunicator series and is responsible for receiving, evaluating, and processing all 9-1-1 calls for police, fire, and medical assistance; or receiving and dispatching calls and messages for police or fire/emergency medical services, and maintaining radio contact with mobile units. Work involves evaluating incoming calls, dispatching field units, and transmitting information and messages upon request and according to established procedures. 911 Call-Taker Assignment: Receives and evaluates calls from the public concerning crimes, fires, and medical emergencies. Specific duties include: evaluating calls for proper actio