Police Dispatcher in Telferner, TX - Hiring Now

Regional 911 Intake Solutions; Victoria (TX); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

EAP resources

Continuing education

Premium pay

Résumé du poste

Regional 911 Intake Solutions in Texas is seeking a Police Dispatcher to handle emergency and nonemergency calls, document details, and assign priority to incidents. The role requires accurate typing, clear radio communication, and strong geographic knowledge to support field units.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; additional dispatch training or certifications are a plus. Candidates must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with strict confidentiality and

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Entry-level vacancies may provide training.
• Experienced classifications may require prior police dispatch work and applicable certifications.

Responsabilités

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance
• Document incident locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and reported hazards
• Assign calls to available officers according to priority and agency procedures
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance
• Relay updates about changing incidents and potential safety concerns
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after completing required training
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information

Connaissances

Typing

Listening

Radio communication

Geography

Clear communication

Formation

High school diploma

Dispatch certification

Outils

Criminal justice information systems

Description du poste

Position Details

Duty Location:
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Employer:
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Police dispatch services may operate continuously. Employees may work nights, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and overtime based on staffing and operational needs.

What You May Do

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance
• Document incident locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and reported hazards
• Assign calls to available officers according to priority and agency procedures
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance
• Relay updates about changing incidents and potential safety concerns
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after completing required training
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information

Experience and Education Requirements

A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required. Entry-level vacancies may provide training, while experienced classifications may require prior police dispatch work and applicable certifications.

Candidates should be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and learn jurisdictional geography. Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening and security training.

General Conditions of Employment

• Meet agency-specific age and employment eligibility requirements
• Successfully complete the required background investigation
• Pass applicable typing, listening, multitasking, or dispatch aptitude assessments
• Complete additional screening when required by the employer
• Maintain required dispatch and records-access qualifications
• Comply with confidentiality, security, and professional-conduct standards

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Police Dispatchers generally work at communications consoles using headsets, radios, keyboards, and multiple displays. The role requires sustained concentration and may involve calls concerning violence, threats, or traumatic events. Consult the vacancy for essential functions and accommodation information.

Benefits

• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• retirement plans
• paid leave
• employee-assistance resources
• continuing education
• Premium pay and other provisions vary by agency and employment agreement