Telecommunicator

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health System is seeking a Police Dispatcher to direct field personnel, relay critical information, and coordinate rapid responses to law enforcement or medical emergencies. You must remain ready to take command of a situation when no other authority is available and work under pressure to ensure the safety of staff, patients, and visitors.

This role requires a high school diploma and TCLEOSE certification as a Police Telecommunications Operator, with one year of emergency dispatch or

Qualifications

• High school diploma or its equivalent is required.
• Must meet TCLEOSE requirements for certification as a Police Telecommunications Operator.
• One year experience in emergency service dispatch or security-related position preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct activities of field personnel and provide information upon which they may act.
• Provide rapid response to law enforcement or other emergency needs and protect officers, staff, patients and visitors.
• Be ready to take command of a situation if no other authority is available.
• Operate under stressful conditions.
• Promote the University Health System’s Guest Relations Policy.

Skills

Emergency dispatch

Security operations

Education

High school diploma

TCLEOSE certification as Police Telecommunications Operator

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Primarily responsible for directing the activities of field personnel and providing them with information upon which they may or must act. Provides rapid response to law enforcement or other emergency needs and protects fellow officers, staff, patients and visitors. Must be ready, able and willing at all times to take command of a situation if no other authority is available. Must be able to function under stressful conditions. Promotes the University Health System’s Guest Relations Policy.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or its equivalent. Must meet TCLEOSE requirements for certification as a Police Telecommunications Operator. One year experience in emergency service dispatch or security related position preferred.