POLICE TELE-COMMUNICATOR

DISTRICT POLICE DEPARTMENT; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Ector County ISD District Police Department in Odessa, TX is hiring a Tele-Communicator 1 (Non-Exempt) to support emergency and non-emergency incident dispatch for the school district. Reports to the Chief of Police; starting date is Immediate.

Wage ranges from $189.20 to $263.92 per day. The role requires a TCOLE Tele-communicator license, TLETS-related certifications, and completion of mandatory TCOLE courses within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• TCOLE Tele-communicator license required for the position.
• Certification/training in TLETS authorities must be completed within six months of hire.
• Must complete and maintain required TCOLE certifications and pass background, medical, and psychological evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Receive and record emergency and routine calls.
• Process and prioritize calls for police, fire, and EMS.
• Answer all incoming lines including 9-1-1 for schools.
• Provide Emergency Medical Dispatch protocols when required.
• Operate Computer Aided Dispatch system.
• Know district emergency plans for crises.

Skills

Public safety communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

TCOLE Tele-communicator license

Telecommunications Operator License (TLETS) training

TCOLE ethics course 3925

Job description

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POLICE TELE-COMMUNICATOR

Ector County Independent School District DISTRICT POLICE DEPARTMENT - ODESSA, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Ector County ISD

Job Details

Job ID: 5863919

Application Deadline: Dec 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Oct 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Tele-Communicator 1

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Chief of Police

Pay Grade: Police Pay 2

Dept. /School: Police Dept

Days: 227

Supervises:

Primary Purpose: To provide support to the public for Emergency and non-emergency related incidents by dispatching calls for service to Police Officers serving the school district.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• TCOLE Tele-communicator license required of the position.

• Telecommunications Operator License through TCOLE-training must be done within six months of the date of hire. Must re-test every two years for this course.
• Sub-Agency User Administrator, or S.A.G.Y.- TLETS system designee who monitors certifications/TLETS authorities.
• TCOLE Ethics, course 3925.
• TCOLE Crisis Communication Tele-communicator, course 420.
• TCOLE Rules Overview for Tele-communicators, course 1305.
• LSLET543-Public Safety Tele-communicator course.
• Crisis Communication, course 2120.
• TCIC/NCIC Less than Full Access (CCH access).
• Group Crisis Intervention, course 214060915610130.
• Texas DPS, Introduction and overview, course.
• Texas DPS, TLETS Mobile Certification (Dl and Reg only) course.
• Group Crisis intervention, course.

Special Knowledge Skills:

• Maintains proficiency and training requirements of a Telecommunications Operator License.
• Ability to get along with other employees and the public.

Experience:

• TCOLE Tele-communicator license required of the position.
• Must proficiently pass all TCOLE required courses and obtain license within the mandated times if candidate does not hold the TCOLE Tele-communicator license.
• Successfully pass a personal background investigation, psychological evaluation, medical physical, drug screen and oral interview.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Receive and record emergency and routine business calls.

Process and prioritize incoming calls for police, fire, and EMS assistance.

Responsible for answering all incoming phone lines including 9-1-1 calls from schools.

Provides support requests for Police and Fire, and EMS personnel.

Provides Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) protocols to citizens requiring medical assistance.

Ability to understand and proficiently use a Computer Aided Dispatch program.

Have knowledge of District emergency plans in the event of crisis.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Willingness and/or ability to work extended shifts, holidays and weekends.
• work on an on-call basis, work overtime, work irregular duty assignments, work under undesirable and stressful conditions.
• Conform to department grooming standards.
• Perform various duties assigned by the Chief of his designee.
• Attend educational sessions as required.
• Travel out of town for one day or more.
• Maintains proficiency and training requirements of a Telecommunications Operator License.
• Regular attendance at work and arrives on time.
• Ability to get along with other employees and the public.

Maintain emotional control under stress. Some district travel; occasional prolonged or irregular hours.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. I have read, understand and attest to the above description and funding relating to my daily activities.

Signature Date

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $189.20 to $263.92 Per Day

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Jeff Daniels , Police Chief
• DISTRICT POLICE DEPARTMENT
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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