The Communications Bureau is an essential and dedicated team of employees who are the link between the residents and visitors of Tempe, and the police officers who serve them.  Their role is not just a job; it's a calling to serve their community, ensuring safety, order, and protection.  You can be part of the team working as a 9-1-1 operator and dispatcher!

Are You Interested in Becoming a Police Dispatcher?  

Hiring Bonus: $1000 for entry level | $2500 for lateral hires!

Highly successful applicants possess several of the following characteristics:

• Multi-Tasking: The ability to answer a 911 call, and enter information into the computer, dispatch an officer and continue to provide updates all at the same time.

• Critical Thinking: The ability to apply reason and common sense to situations and anticipate potential problems.

• Problem Solving: Finding creative solutions to problems to assist both officers and citizens.

• Good Listener: The ability to listen objectively, without judgement, and understand direction both during non-emergency and emergency situations.

• Adaptability: The ability to adjust to changes in operations, shifts, equipment, policies, and procedures on short notice.

• Map Reading: The ability to read, understand, interpret, and convey directional information.

• Typing: 40 net WPM minimum. However, speed & accuracy are the keys to success!  Please note: The Tempe Police Dispatch Center uses Windows™ based standard qwerty keyboards.