DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Address:  Phoenix, AZ

Salary: $53,888.02 - $72,504.22 Annually

To apply please follow the instructions provided on the DPS website, Click here, to complete and submit your online application.

This position is designated as uncovered; the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the Director of the Department of Public Safety. This recruitment may close without notice.

Under supervision, performs work in a structured environment to monitor and coordinate traffic operations. Works with State Troopers, Operational Communications, Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) personnel, and other public and highway safety entities to monitor and manage traffic conditions and assist with managing traffic incidents.

IMPORTANT!!!

The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) does not accept applications via AZStateJobs.gov. Our department cannot retrieve, or process applications and resumes sent through this website. To ensure your application is considered, please visit the official AZ DPS website at www.azdps.gov/careers and complete the application process there.

Three years of law enforcement experience as an Arizona POST-certified peace officer or a police communications dispatcher. Must have and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license.

Applicants must complete an examination process. A polygraph and background investigation are required for successful applicants. DPS supports a drug-free work environment through pre-employment drug testing.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees in cooperation with the State of Arizona.
• Accrued vacation pay and sick days
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Deferred compensation plan
• Top-ranked retirement plans
• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long-term disability insurance plans
• Employee Assistance, Peer and Family Support Programs
• Bus Cards (Subsidized partially by the State)
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 223-2290. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.