Public Safety Dispatch Specialist (Night/Weekend)

cocooketx; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooke County is seeking a highly motivated Public Safety Telecommunications Officer to perform specialized radio and communications work, receiving emergency and administrative calls and dispatching information via CAD to multiple agencies. You will operate CAD and monitor state/national databases, maintaining detailed logs and records of all requests.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, and availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Within 1 year, complete CCSO training, Telecommunicator Operator certification, and TCIC/NCIC certification.

Responsibilities

• Receive and prioritize incoming emergency and administrative calls.
• Dispatch information via CAD to fire, police, and other agencies.
• Operate CAD system and enter/retrieve data from state and national databases.
• Monitor alarms and weather and provide caller instruction when needed.
• Maintain logs and records of all services requested and dispatched.

Skills

Attention to detail

Night/Weekend availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CAD system

TCIC/NCIC

TLETS/NLETS

Job description

Cooke County is seeking a highly motivated Public Safety Telecommunications Officer to perform specialized radio and communications work, receiving emergency and administrative calls and dispatching information via CAD to multiple agencies. You will operate CAD and monitor state/national databases, maintaining detailed logs and records of all requests.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, and availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.