Public Safety Communications Specialist

This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more
information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7433667
Inspiring a Vibrant Community cottonwoodaz.gov
The City of Cottonwood is seeking applicants for:
T H E C I T Y O F C O T T O N W O O D , A R I Z O N A
Description: Under close to general supervision,
provides a link between citizens in need of assistance with police, fire
and EMS services; prioritizes calls; coordinates and logs the activities
associated with providing such service; dispatches appropriate emergency
personnel; accesses and provides information transfer to and from field
units where telephone or an ACJIS terminal is required; provides
emergency communications in the form of 9-1-1 services to the City of
Cottonwood and surrounding communities; enters and maintains warrants;
and performs related duties as assigned.
Full job description here.
Compensation and Benefits
This is a non-sworn, non-exempt, full-time, classified position with
full benefits. Hiring range(22): $24.72- $37.09 per hour.
The City of Cottonwood offers an extensive benefit package that
includes:
-Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System
-Medical and Dental coverage at 100% for the employee
and a partial percentage for dependent coverage
-Vision coverage (optional at your expense)
-Optional Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer
contributions
-Group term life insurance amounting to the annual salary plus $50,000
-Generous vacation and sick accrual rates
-Fourteen paid holidays
-Optional deferred compensation plans (457b)
-Employer-paid Cottonwood Recreation Center membership for employee and
discounted memberships for household members
-Qualifying employees who choose to purchase a home in the Verde Valley
are eligible for down-payment loans up to $40,000
-Tuition Reimbursement Program
Access our full benefit packet here.
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Posting Date: January 16, 2026
821 N. Main St., Cottonwood, AZ 86326
928-340-2717 cottonwoodaz.gov