ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

100 North 15th Avenue

Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Annual Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000

Grade: 23

This position will remain open until filled  

Primary coordinator/liaison with public safety agencies throughout Arizona with a focus on the southern border. Responsible for developing and maintaining a dashboard to display and give context to data; research and analysis; facilitating meetings; reporting out on action items; and elevating critical information to leadership.

This position will assist with essential internal functions should there be surges at the southern border that necessitate a state response. This position reports to the Deputy Director of Border Coordination.

• Builds alliances to promote information sharing, data gathering, and policy collaborations across issues and agencies. Develops and maintains collaborative networks within the public safety community (e.g., federal, state, local law enforcement, fire service, and emergency management). Leads meetings, establishes agendas, maintains minutes, and communicates action items to leadership and team members and works closely with other BCO staff to ensure the success of the office

• Leads the coordination of public safety information within the Border Coordination Office. Responsible for streamlining the collection of relevant data, ensuring data points are accurate, and reporting is relevant and timely. Develops and maintains a dashboard to display and give context to data. Synthesizes data points and creates situational reports on trends, emergency threats, and possible solutions

• Assists in the development of program controls, processes, procedures, and reports for the Border Coordination Office

• Researches, analyzes, and monitors public safety policy issues affecting border security

• Participates in general AZDOHS staff activities and performs other duties as assigned

• Represents AZDOHS in task forces, workgroups, and with communities as needed

• Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Knowledge:

• To perform satisfactorily, an individual in this position should have knowledge of federal, state, local, and tribal public safety agencies (including Emergency Management, Fire Service, and Law Enforcement)

• A combination of education (business administration, public administration, criminal justice, or emergency management) and employment experience may suffice

Skills:

• To perform the work satisfactorily, an individual should possess advanced interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, public speaking skills, networking skills, management and administrative skills, typing, note taking, research skills, data gathering and analysis skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office operating systems and software (e.g., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) as well as G-Suite

Ability:

• The desirable candidate for this position will be able to adapt to frequent change, have the ability to prioritize tasks, recognize and be politically sensitive, work in a team environment, handle sensitive documents, possess excellent listening skills, be self motivated/self-driven, leadership skills, ability to travel frequently, ability to operate a motor vehicle, and have a clean driving record

• Bachelor’s Degree; demonstrated experience tracking and analyzing data; existing relationships with public safety agencies; demonstrated ability to write reports and communicate effectively

• Possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license

Preferred Preference(s):

• Master’s Degree (or in process)

• Secret Clearance (or ability to obtain)

• Bilingual

• Ability to pass a background check performed by Arizona Department of Public Safety

• Ability to possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License and operate a motor vehicle

• Ability to maintain a clean driving record

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.

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year

• Health and dental insurance

• Retirement plan

• Sick leave

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

• Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Ariel Gonzalez at agonzalez@az.gov for assistance