Emergency Communications Dispatcher

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a full-time Dispatcher to coordinate routine and emergency information within the Police Department.

You will monitor phones and radios, dispatch response units, and maintain logs while ensuring timely communications at the TCCD District Offices. Reporting to the Lead Dispatcher, you will perform administrative tasks, attend trainings, and support college mission and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Obtain Basic Telecommunicator Proficiency License from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) within one year of employment.
• Obtain TCIC/TLETS Full Access Certification within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor telephones and radios in the Dispatch Center; answer calls and gather information to transmit or relay.
• Dispatch police and other response vehicles for emergencies; broadcast details and coordinate with personnel.
• Maintain log of radio and telephone communications and track personnel and equipment.
• Record and track information such as traffic control issues affecting emergencies.
• Perform administrative tasks such as creating and maintaining reports and correspondence.
• Support the college in external community organizations; attend workplace duties and training sessions.

Skills

Customer service

Police equipment

MS Office

Collaborative work

Critical thinking

Policy/regulations

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

TCOLE Telecommunicator license

TCIC/TLETS certification

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a full-time Dispatcher to coordinate routine and emergency information within the Police Department.

You will monitor phones and radios, dispatch response units, and maintain logs while ensuring timely communications at the TCCD District Offices. Reporting to the Lead Dispatcher, you will perform administrative tasks, attend trainings, and support college mission and community engagement.