Public Safety Dispatcher

GENERAL PURPOSE The Public Safety Dispatcher's performs a variety of reputed company duties on behalf of the Texarkana TX Police and Fire Departments, Texarkana, AR Police and Fire Departments, Bowie County Sherriff’s Office, and other agencies along with the Fire Departments. The Public Safety Dispatcher also provides for the delivery of emergency and non-emergency services to the public; prepares reputed company records and documentation; operates various types of telecommunications equipment; and performs other reputed company duties as assigned. SUPERVISION RECEIVED This position reports to the Emergency Communications Supervisor. SUPERVISION EXERCISED None SALARY RANGE Starting salary - $35,360.00/Annually After completion of training - $37,440.00Annually Licensed reputed company the first year - $40,435.20/Annually ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Duties shall include, but not be limited to: Using the Computer Aided reputed company (CAD) systems, prepares, maintains, and submits various types of reputed company records and documentation. Monitors incoming radio traffic; dispatches Police, Fire, and/or non-emergency response personnel to appropriate call locations. Maintains communication with field units; monitors the locations and safety of field personnel. Research and relays call information to responders. Performs driver license, vehicle registration, criminal background, warrant checks, and reputed company entries; processes wrecker requests. Operates various types of telecommunications equipment, software programs and systems including TCIC, ACIC, NCIC, reputed company, and CAD. Inputs updates and verifies the accuracy of information in the TCIC/ACIC/NCIC systems. Attends training and develops safety communications knowledge and skills along with continuing education. Maintains compliance with established Public Safety Communications policies and procedures. Answers reputed company calls from the 911 Call Taker position. Performs other reputed company duties as assigned or required. DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICTIONS Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED. Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (a) Must pass reputed company assessment. (b) Ability to apply knowledge to solve problems. (c) Familiarity with Windows-based computer systems. (d) Operate multi-line phone system. (e) Able to multi-task. (f) Able to communicate effectively and calmly during stressful situations. (g) Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently. (h) Able to type 33 wpm (Tested). SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Able to work any 12 hour shift as assigned, including nights, weekends, holidays and frequent overtime. Able to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive law enforcement material and operational reputed company. Able to pass skills testing, psychological exam, drug screen, background reputed company. Must be a US citizen. No experience is required as this is an entry-level position. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Two-way radio; Computer; Telephone. Audio headsets PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully reputed company the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reputed company individuals with disabilities to reputed company the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reputed company with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, reputed company vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Exposure to high levels of stress and psychological challenges common to the delivery of emergency reputed company services is involved. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representing of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reputed company individuals with disabilities to reputed company the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment ranges from moderately quiet to moderately noisy. Apply Job!