Emergency Communications Dispatcher

City-of-Murph; Murphy (TX); On-site; USD 33,572 - 44,758; Full time

Job summary

The City of Murphy Police Department seeks a Telecommunications Officer to handle emergency and non-emergency police, fire, EMS, and animal control dispatching under supervision. The role requires operating a multi-line system, radio equipment, and 911-related tasks with on-call duties and flexible hours.

Minimum qualifications include a GED, a TCOLE license or eligibility, and a Texas Driver's License. Applicants may be subject to drug screens and pre-employment assessments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Licensed Telecommunicator or able to obtain license per TCOLE timelines.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver's License - clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor a multi-line communications system.
• Answer calls and direct to appropriate city staff.
• Dispatch police, fire, EMS and animal control as needed.
• Operate telecommunication equipment and Enhanced 911 systems.
• Maintain logs of activities and units and use databases.

Skills

Emergency dispatch

Radio operations

Telecommunications

On-call shifts

Education

GED

TCOLE license eligible

Driver's License

Tools

TCIC/NCIC access

911 system

Enhanced 911

Radio consoles

Job description

The City of Murphy Police Department seeks a Telecommunications Officer to handle emergency and non-emergency police, fire, EMS, and animal control dispatching under supervision. The role requires operating a multi-line system, radio equipment, and 911-related tasks with on-call duties and flexible hours.

Minimum qualifications include a GED, a TCOLE license or eligibility, and a Texas Driver's License. Applicants may be subject to drug screens and pre-employment assessments.