DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
The Department of Public Safety’s mission is to protect human life and property by enforcing state laws, deterring criminal activity, and providing vital support to the state of Arizona and its citizens.
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DPS Service Employee Wireless Systems Apprenticeship
Address: Phoenix, AZ
Salary: $34,129.05 - $54,573.58 Annually
To apply please follow the instructions provided on the DPS website, Click here, to complete and submit your online application.
Job Summary:
The DPS Service Employee Wireless Systems Bureau (WSB) Apprenticeship is a limited-term position designed to allow Department of Public Safety (DPS) Service Employees to explore potential roles within the Wireless Systems Bureau, with the potential to advance to positions such as Telecommunications Technician or Technician Trainee. We invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join a team, receive training, and have opportunities for promotion and advancement.
This classification is designated as uncovered. Incumbent serves at the pleasure of the Director of the Arizona Department of Public Safety. During the apprenticeship, DPS Service Employees will rotate through various departments within the WSB in the areas described below.
Job Duties:
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
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).
Benefits:
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).
Contact Us:
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.