DPS Dispatcher - DIS

Alamo-Colleges-Distric; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Alamo Colleges District in San Antonio, TX, invites applications for an hourly Dispatch Officer in the Department of Public Safety. You will dispatch police officers and security staff to campuses and district locations upon request, ensuring rapid response and coordination.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, six months of public contact or dispatching experience, and Texas TCOLE certification within one year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Six months of experience in public contact, reception, dispatching, or related duties.
• TCOLE certification must be obtained within one year from appointment.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch Alamo Colleges District’s police officers and security officers to campuses and district locations upon request.
• Report to the District Department of Public Safety.

Skills

Public dispatching

Radio communications

Computer use

Education

Some college

Formal training program (~1 year)

One year of related job experience

TCOLE certification within one year

Job description

If you are a TRS or ORP retiree please contact Employment at [e-mail] for clarification on eligibility of this position.

Posting closes on: 1/6/2027 at 6:00pm CST

Hourly or Salaried: Hourly

Pay according to internal compensation policy

Grade: Staff(S08)

Number of opening: 1

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Location: Department of Public Safety
2222 N. Alamo St.
San Antonio, Texas, 78215
United States

Job Summary and Description

Responsible for dispatching Alamo CollegesDistrict’s police officers and security officers to any campus or districtlocation upon request.

Reports to the District Department of PublicSafety.

• Graduation from high school or equivalent (GED).
• Six months of experience in a position that required public contact, reception duties, dispatching, or related duties.

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Some college.
• Formal training program after high school of approximately one year in duration and one year of related job experience.
• One year of experience including some experience with radio communications and computers.

Required License and Certifications:

• Position requires certification by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) within one year from date of appointment.