Public Safety Dispatch & Communications Specialist

Bell County; Belton (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell County Sheriff's Office in Belton, TX is seeking a Communication Specialist to support courts, transport, and animal control. The role uses TCIC/NCIC systems to process warrants, licenses, and protective orders, while assisting the public and maintaining security alarms.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, a Basic Telecommunicator license, and CPR within the first year. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Basic Telecommunicator license required.
• CPR certification within the first year of employment.
• Read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Answer calls and dispatch for Courts/Transportation and Animal Control.
• Enter, retrieve, and transmit information in TCIC/NCIC.
• Manage Protective Orders for Bell County and others in TCIC/NCIC.
• Enter, modify, clear, and cancel Conditions or Bonds in TCIC.
• Assist the public with general information.
• Maintain alarm calls for remote Bell County buildings.
• Enter and maintain vacation watch and close patrol files.

Skills

English language proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Bell County Sheriff's Office in Belton, TX is seeking a Communication Specialist to support courts, transport, and animal control. The role uses TCIC/NCIC systems to process warrants, licenses, and protective orders, while assisting the public and maintaining security alarms.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, a Basic Telecommunicator license, and CPR within the first year. Fluency in English is required.