ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
COORDINATE AND SUPPORT
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
COORDINATE AND SUPPORT
Administrative Assistants are essential for maintaining office efficiency and supporting the daily operations of our organization. Their roles can vary including project management, budget tasks, and other administrative responsibilities.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
COORDINATE AND SUPPORT
Administrative Assistants are essential for maintaining office efficiency and supporting the daily operations of our organization. Their roles can vary including project management, budget tasks, and other administrative responsibilities.
AIRCRAFT TECH
FIXED WING
LAUNCH YOUR CAREER
AIRCRAFT TECH
FIXED WING
LAUNCH YOUR CAREER
AZDPS provides state-wide law enforcement air rescue, medical, and fixed wing aviation services. With combination of fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft, AZDPS covers all 114,000 square miles with Arizona's borders.
Our Aviation Bureau has positions for pilots, mechanics, and paramedics and is hiring continuously.
AIRCRAFT TECH
FIXED WING
LAUNCH YOUR CAREER
AZDPS provides state-wide law enforcement air rescue, medical, and fixed wing aviation services. With combination of fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft, AZDPS covers all 114,000 square miles with Arizona's borders.
Our Aviation Bureau has positions for pilots, mechanics, and paramedics and is hiring continuously.
Laboratory Technician
Help Solve Crimes
Laboratory Technician
Help Solve Crimes
Assists forensic scientists in laboratory analysis; prepares reagents and operates instruments; prepares samples, maintains files, and maintains laboratory area; and performs related tasks as required. Supervision is received from a Supervising Forensic Scientist.
Laboratory Technician
Help Solve Crimes
Assists forensic scientists in laboratory analysis; prepares reagents and operates instruments; prepares samples, maintains files, and maintains laboratory area; and performs related tasks as required. Supervision is received from a Supervising Forensic Scientist.
DISPATCHER
BE THE LIFELINE
DISPATCHER
BE THE LIFELINE
The Operational Communications Bureau is a support unit within the Department that is critical for the agency's statewide law enforcement mission.
Operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, 90 OpComm personnel operate communication centers in Phoenix and Tucson which provide dispatch services for the Department and other law enforcement agencies statewide.
DISPATCHER
BE THE LIFELINE
The Operational Communications Bureau is a support unit within the Department that is critical for the agency's statewide law enforcement mission.
Operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, 90 OpComm personnel operate communication centers in Phoenix and Tucson which provide dispatch services for the Department and other law enforcement agencies statewide.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
ENGINEER
REACH NEW HEIGHTS
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
ENGINEER
REACH NEW HEIGHTS
Radio Tower Technicians have access to some of Arizona's best views.
Technicians maintain, update and replace all area mechanical and electrical ancillary equipment i.e., radio towers, miscellaneous dish and antenna replacement.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
ENGINEER
REACH NEW HEIGHTS
Radio Tower Technicians have access to some of Arizona's best views.
Technicians maintain, update and replace all area mechanical and electrical ancillary equipment i.e., radio towers, miscellaneous dish and antenna replacement.
WE TAKE CARE OF YOU
WITH BEST OF CLASS BENEFITS
We strive to provide DPS employees and their loved ones with excellent benefits packages, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. With programs such as, ComPsych and the Command Performance Initiative thoughtfully designed to enhance your health and wellbeing.
Benefits
The Arizona Department of Public Safety is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all employees in cooperation with the State of Arizona.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending
- Tuition Reimbursement
Time Off
Paid Time Off/Sick Time
There are ten (10) paid holidays that are recognized per year.
Vacation time is accrued based on years of service with the State, as follows:
| YEARS OF SERVICE | HOURS ACCRUED BI-WEEKLY | WORKING DAYS OF LEAVE PER YEAR |
|---|---|---|
| 0-5 | 4.62 | 15+ |
| 6-10 | 5.54 | 18+ |
| 11-20 | 6.47 | 21+ |
| 21+ | 7.39 | 24+ |
Sick Leave is accrued at a flat rate for all employees:
| YEARS OF SERVICE | HOURS ACCRUED BI-WEEKLY | WORKING DAYS OF LEAVE PER YEAR |
|---|---|---|
| FULL-TIME | 4.62 | 15+ |
The State offers 480 hours as the maximum amount of earned sick leave hours an employee may use per calendar year to care for a sick spouse, dependent child or parent. So, employees may now use more of their regularly accrued sick leave to care for their loved ones.
Retirement
The Arizona Department of Public Safety is proud to offer retirement to all employees in cooperation with the State of Arizona.
- Defined Benefit plan (Pension) or Defined Contribution plan option 401(a)
- Additional Deferred Compensation plans offered. 457 (b)
- Survivor Benefits
- Defined Retirement Plan
- Ability to Buy Back Military Time
- Automatic Cancer Insurance
PPL
Pilot Paid Parental Leave Program (PPL)
Up to 12 weeks of paid leave to eligible employees following the birth of a child, new placement of a foster or adoptive child in the home on or after January 1, 2023. Employees no longer need to use their own leave balances or take leave without pay when they add to their families. This PPL may be taken within the 12 months following the birth or placement of the child.
For cases where both spouses are state employees, each spouse may use a maximum of 12 work weeks of Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Leave for the birth and care of a newborn child, placement of a child for adoption or foster care, or to care for a parent who has a serious health condition. And each spouse can use up to 26 work weeks of leave to care for an eligible military service member with a serious injury or illness.
Wellness
Health and Wellbeing
- ComPsych
- Command Performance
- State of the Art Fitness Center
Frequently Asked Questions
For additional information or questions, please contact us by submitting your inquiry below.
With the Department of Public Safety, there is no waiting period for your benefits to start. Your benefits will take affect at the beginning of the next pay period following your health plan enrollment. You must complete your health plan enrollment within 30 days of hire.
Most positions receive a raise annually following a "standard" evaluation rating. A nine step pay program is implemented for most positions. After nine years, employees will receive the maximum pay.
The Department of Public Safety is a multi-faceted, full-service, statewide law enforcement agency with numerous divisions and positions. Your work schedule will vary depending your position and the agency's ongoing needs.
EXPLORE YOUR CAREER WITH US
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