Emergency Communications Dispatcher

The County of Galveston; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Galveston is seeking a Telecommunicator to join the communications center and support high-volume information and emergency processing. The role includes evaluating requests, initiating responses, and maintaining sensitive data across multiple databases.

Must possess a High School diploma or GED and complete a one-year probation. Telecommunicator Basic Proficiency Certificate from TCOLE is required. Equal opportunity employer services are provided.

Qualifications

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• Requires completion of one-year probation.
• Must obtain Telecommunicator Basic Proficiency Certificate issued by the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement (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.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Education

High School graduation or GED equivalent

Requires completion of one-year probation

Job description

The County of Galveston is seeking a Telecommunicator to join the communications center and support high-volume information and emergency processing. The role includes evaluating requests, initiating responses, and maintaining sensitive data across multiple databases.

Must possess a High School diploma or GED and complete a one-year probation. Telecommunicator Basic Proficiency Certificate from TCOLE is required. Equal opportunity employer services are provided.