Public Safety Dispatcher

GovernmentJobs.com — City of Mesquite, TX; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

GovernmentJobs.com — City of Mesquite, TX is seeking a Public Safety Dispatcher to answer 9-1-1 and non-emergency calls and coordinate police and fire dispatch. No prior experience required; typing 35 wpm is needed, and a high school diploma or GED is required. U.S.

citizenship and being at least 18 years old are mandatory. A driver’s license is required and TCOLE certification must be obtainable. The position operates in a 24/7 dispatch center with rotating shifts; training will be provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Typing 35 words per minute required.
• US Citizen and at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to obtain TCOLE certification.

Responsibilities

• Answer 9-1-1 emergency and non-emergency calls and respond appropriately.
• Provide emergency dispatch services for Police and Fire Departments for the City of Mesquite.
• Perform related duties as required in a 24/7 dispatch center.

Skills

Typing 35 wpm

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Salary: $26.33/hr. to $30.05/hr. midpoint (Depending on qualifications)

To provide a variety of specialized and routine tasks in the provision of emergency and non-emergency communication services. To answer multi-line, 9-1-1 emergency and non-emergency calls and respond appropriately. To provide emergency dispatch services for the Police and Fire Departments for the City of Mesquite.

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SUPERVISION

• General supervision is provided by the Public Safety Dispatcher Supervisor.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required
• Ability to type 35 wpm, testing required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• The ability to obtain certification as a Telecommunications Officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
• Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen and be 18 years of age or older.

WORK SCHEDULE

• The 911 Dispatch Center is a 24 hour-7 days per week operation. Due to the nature of the Public Safety Dispatcher position, applicants must understand that rotating shifts during trai