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Police RTCC Drone Pilot

City of Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 5/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/5/2026


THIS IS AN INTERNAL OPPORTUNITY FOR CURRENT CITY OF SCOTTSDALE POLICE EMPLOYEES ONLY.

The Police Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) Drone First Responder (DFR) Pilot operates unmanned aerial systems in support of patrol and investigative units, monitors videos, and performs other technology-based investigative work in real time to support the Emergency Communications Center’s dispatched calls for service and the response to these calls by public safety units. Work includes monitoring, operating, and interpreting multiple interactive software systems, examining and uploading relevant videos, and completing supplemental reports.

Please note: Be sure to check your email junk/spam folders regularly for possible notifications and/or self-schedule interview invitations from Governmentjobs.Education and Experience
  • A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
  • Three years of experience as a sworn law enforcement officer or professional staff.
Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements
  • Must possess, at time of application, and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 36 months prior to the start date.  The Arizona Motor Vehicle Department requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.  Note: Graduated Driver’s Licenses are considered restricted.
  • Must obtain, within six months of hire, and maintain throughout tenure, a Level B Terminal Operator Certification (TOC) through Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS).
  • Must be eligible for and obtain, within six months, and maintain throughout tenure, a Remote Pilot certificate with a Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) rating per Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulation 14 CFR Part 107.
  • Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.
Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division/department/service assignment.Click here to view the job description and full list of Essential Functions. Click here to view the job description and full list of Work Environment/Physical Demands.
 

Benefits Highlights:

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
  • Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
  • Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
  • Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
  • City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
  • Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
  • Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457 
  • Pet Insurance
  • Bilingual pay compensation
  • Employer contribution of $10 per pay period to employee's PEHP (Post-Employment Health Plan) account

Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.

Selection Process:

The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.  

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

  • Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
  • Criminal Background screening
  • ·Drug Screen 
  • 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The timeframe for reapplication with the Police Department varies based on the position and the needs of the organization.

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. Depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an “otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at 480-312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at 480-312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

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