Emergency Communications & Dispatch Specialist

City of McAllen; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement (2:1 matching)

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Sick and medical leave

Funeral leave

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance and longevity pay

Job summary

The City of McAllen is seeking a dedicated Emergency Communications Operator to receive emergency and non-emergency calls for information and assistance via telephone, radio, and teletype. The role involves directing calls to immediate sources, maintaining status information on police, fire and EMS units, and operating complex computer and network systems, telephones, and recording devices.

Work is performed under close supervision per established procedures.

Job description

The City of McAllen is seeking a dedicated Emergency Communications Operator to receive emergency and non-emergency calls for information and assistance via telephone, radio, and teletype. The role involves directing calls to immediate sources, maintaining status information on police, fire and EMS units, and operating complex computer and network systems, telephones, and recording devices.

Work is performed under close supervision per established procedures.