Administrative duties include sending and receiving data on a national computer system. A Communications Specialist works rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and periodic overtime assignments.
Days off vary according to the assigned shift.
This is a specialized civilian career that does not lead to a sworn officer position. A Communications Specialist works effectively in a high stress environment and demonstrates a positive attitude that contributes to the overall success of' the Communications Division. A Communications Specialist must reflect the highest level of character. Candidates must not have been convicted of a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in the State of Arizona. Candidates must not have been convicted of a misdemeanor criminal offense involving moral turpitude in Arizona, or any state or federal jurisdiction, where the commission of such a criminal offense would be a misdemeanor as defined by Arizona Revised Statutes.