Emergency Communications Dispatcher

Galveston County Human Resources; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Galveston County Human Resources seeks a Telecommunicator to operate in the communications center, answering a high volume of telephone and radio calls and coordinating emergency services.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and completion of a one-year probation. Must obtain Telecommunicator Basic Proficiency Certificate (TCOLE). The County is an equal opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination.

Qualifications

• High School graduation or GED required.
• Completion of one-year probation required.
• Must obtain Telecommunicator Basic Proficiency Certificate (TCOLE).

Responsibilities

• Receives, evaluates, prioritizes and initiates responses to requests for information and services, including emergency services.
• Accesses, retrieves, disseminates, and protects confidential law enforcement related data from a variety of protected local, state and federal databases.
• Enters critical and confidential law enforcement data into TCIC and NCIC databases.
• Assists in the training of new personnel.
• Assists in the maintenance of the communications center.

Education

High School graduation or GED

One-year probation completion

Job description

Galveston County Human Resources seeks a Telecommunicator to operate in the communications center, answering a high volume of telephone and radio calls and coordinating emergency services.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and completion of a one-year probation. Must obtain Telecommunicator Basic Proficiency Certificate (TCOLE). The County is an equal opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination.