Galveston County Sheriff's Office – Dispatch

Galveston County YMCA Inc; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Galveston County Sheriff's Office is seeking a dedicated dispatcher to answer and route high volumes of telephone and radio calls in the dedicated communications center. You will prioritize requests, coordinate responses, and maintain confidentiality of sensitive law enforcement data.

Responsibilities include entering critical information into TCIC and NCIC systems, supporting training for new personnel, and assisting in the daily operations of the dispatch center.

Qualifications

• High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• One-year probation completed.

Responsibilities

• Receives, evaluates, prioritizes and initiates responses to requests for information and services, including emergency services.
• Accesses, retrieves, disseminates, and protects confidential law enforcement data from protected databases.
• Enters critical 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 diploma or GED

Job description

## Galveston County Sheriff's Office – DispatchApply: Joe Max Taylor Law Enforcement Facility: Posted Yesterday: JR552Thank you for your interest in a career with County of Galveston. Please click on the Apply button if interested in this job.**General Description**The purpose of this class is responsible for the enforcement of local, state and federal laws.**Duties and Responsibilities****The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.*** 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.**Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:*** Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.* Requires completion of one-year probation.**Physical Demands/Work Environment:***Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.**Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.*The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table.The work is typically performed in a communications center answering a high volume of incoming telephone and radio calls.Emergency Preparedness Tier Level: 1**Special Certifications and Licenses:**Must obtain Telecommunicator Basic Proficiency Certificate issued by the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement (TCOLE).