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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.
Visit our website at www.azdps.gov
ROADSIDE MOTORIST ASSISTANT
Location:  Phoenix, Arizona

Salary:  $35,806.99 - $58,727.96 Annually
                            To apply, you must go to the DPS website.  Click here and follow the instructions to submit your on-line application.

Job Summary:

This recruitment will be used to establish an eighteen-month eligibility list to fill current and future vacancies in the Phoenix area.  Must successfully complete the examination process.  Application period may close without notice. 

Operates a specially equipped vehicle on highways and provides roadside assistance with routine maintenance and service on vehicles and information to motorists. Performs related duties as assigned. This is a competitive classification.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.   Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver license.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, fumes or dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, or bodily fluids.

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).

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).
For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

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.