911 Dispatcher & Multichannel Communications Pro

City of Lufkin; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, life insurance

TMRS retirement

Vacation and sick leave

11 paid holidays

Cleaning allowance $40/mo

Job summary

The City of Lufkin Police Department is seeking a Communications Operator (Dispatch) to handle police, fire/rescue, and after-hours city services dispatching. You will monitor telephone, radio, and teletype communications to provide timely information for emergency responses.

Requirements include high school diploma, 40 wpm typing, fluency in English, and the ability to work various shifts. Benefits include health, dental, life insurance and TMRS retirement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must type 40 words per minute with accuracy.
• Fluent English with clear verbal and written communication.
• Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Dispatches police, fire/rescue, and after-hours city services.
• Monitors telephone, radio, and teletype communications for accurate information dispatch.
• Receive, process, and disseminate information for timely emergency response.
• Maintain records and data with attention to departmental rules and procedures.

Skills

40 wpm typing

English fluency

multi-tasking

communication skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

The City of Lufkin Police Department is seeking a Communications Operator (Dispatch) to handle police, fire/rescue, and after-hours city services dispatching. You will monitor telephone, radio, and teletype communications to provide timely information for emergency responses.

Requirements include high school diploma, 40 wpm typing, fluency in English, and the ability to work various shifts. Benefits include health, dental, life insurance and TMRS retirement.