PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER ID-0 9223

City of Sachse, TX
Sachse, TX
  • $52,628 to $63,153 Yearly
  • Full-Time
Salary : $52,627.94 - $63,152.98 Annually
Location : Sachse, TX
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 23-039
Department: POLICE
Opening Date: 11/14/2023
Closing Date: Continuous

Description
Candidates with current TCOLE Telecommunicators License are PREFERRED.

Competitive Lateral pay Opportunities

Certification Pay

Bi-Lingual Pay
Hiring Incentive

TCOLE Telecommunicator Certified $5,000

Noncertified Applicants $ 3,000
The schedule for this position requires the ability to work 12 hour shifts which include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Under general supervision, receives, screens and dispatches calls for service for police, fire and medical services.

The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.
Examples of Duties

Essential Job Functions:
• Answers incoming emergency and non-emergency calls by telephone or radio.
• Prioritizes calls for service and determines appropriate personnel to respond.
• Dispatches calls for service to available officers, fire department or medical personnel by radio and pager.
• Maintains status and awareness of police units and monitors alarms.
• Provides detailed call information to Police Officers as needed.
• Contacts neighboring law enforcement agencies for additional support or to relay pertinent information regarding incidents.
• Routes non-emergency telephone calls to employees or prepares messages.
• Enters incident information into records management system.
• Prepares a variety of reports regarding calls received and response taken.
• Confirms outstanding warrants for other agencies and clears active warrants as directed.
• Performs inquiries and criminal history checks for Police Officers through National Crime Information Center (NCIC), Texas Crime Information Center (TCIC) and North Central Texas Crime Information Center (NCTCIC).
• Enters stolen property, missing or wanted persons and protective orders into NCIC/TCIC.
• Sends teletypes to other agencies for warrant confirmations or general information.
• Completes semi-annual evaluations to retain Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCOLE) license.
• Accepts payments for alarm permits, animal registrations and prisoner release and issues receipts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications

Required Education, Experience, and Certifications:
• High School diploma or equivalent, and one (1) year dispatch experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must pass a post-offer pre-employment drug screening and Criticall test.
• Requires Basic Telecommunicators Certification through TCOLE within one (1) year of hire. Candidates with current TCOLE Telecommunicators License are preferred.
• May be required to acquire additional certification.

Required Knowledge and Skills:
• Knowledge of equipment utilized in police communications including radio, telephone and dispatch equipment.
• Knowledge of personal computers and related hardware and software.
• Knowledge of police patrol procedures.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn City geography.
• Skill in working under pressure in emergency and stressful situations.
• Skill in typing accurately at a minimum speed of 35 words per minute.
• Skill in obtaining information from hostile or emotional citizens.
• Skill in operating a base radio station and utilizing radio codes and call letters.
• Skill in effective oral and written communication.

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Supplemental Information

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements:
• Work is performed in a fast paced, high volume call center environment with long periods without breaks.
• May be subject to repetitive motion such as typing and vision to monitor.
• May be subject to angry or distraught citizens.

Equipment and Tools Utilized:
• Equipment utilized includes personal computer, copier, fax machine, standard office equipment, teletype machine, radios, 911-telephone system and dictaphone.
01

I understand that I am required to complete all sections of this application thoroughly and that I may not attach a resume in lieu of completing this application. I also understand that my application will be rejected if it is incomplete.
  • Yes
  • No

02

I acknowledge that this position is required to work during emergency situations, and required to work a varying work schedule requiring evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
  • No
  • YES

03

What is your highest level of education completed that resulted in a diploma or degree?
  • Less than High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree or Higher

04

Do you currently have a valid Texas Driver's License or have the ability to obtain one within 30 days of being hired?
  • Yes
  • No

05

Do you possess a TCOLE (formerly TCLEOSE) Telecommunicators license from the State of Texas?
  • Yes
  • No

06

Can you provide proof of US citizenship?
  • YES
  • NO

Required Question

 

Address

City of Sachse, TX

Sachse, TX
75048 USA

Industry

Government

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