Probationary Dispatcher

Full-time Position - Open until filled.

Work Schedule: Flexible schedule, willing to work multiple shifts.

Salary: Hourly starting $20.12

(Based on Dispatch experience new hires could earn up to $52,291 to start)

General Job Description:

Operates and maintains a central point for receiving emergency and non-emergency information via E911 telephone, non-emergency telephone, two-way radio, Mobile Data Terminal, teletype, and by person between the public, law enforcement, emergency services, outside public safety agencies, and numerous other outside agencies.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Answers both emergency and non-emergency telephone equipment to include E911 and TTY/TDD for services to include Law Enforcement, Fire, Emergency Medical Service, Utility personnel, and/or other related functions for the City of Boerne, City of Fair Oaks Ranch, and Kendall County
Directs all inquiries from the public to the proper agency or organization
Dispatches law enforcement, fire, and Emergency Medical Service, and utility personnel and other related personnel for the City of Boerne, the City of Fair Oaks Ranch and Kendall County via radio, Mobile Data Terminal, and/or telephone
Contact appropriate support personnel and/or agencies or organizations as needed
Maintains an accurate log by means of computer or written form of all radio and/or telephone communication
Relays and provides information to field units
Operates and disseminates information to the proper personnel by way of law enforcement telecommunications equipment (TLETS/NLETS, TCIC/NCIC) systems
Not limited to the functions of entering, canceling, and/or clearing of information from the TLETS/NLETS, TCIC/NCIC system pertaining to Wanted, Stolen, and/or Missing persons or property
Maintains up-to-date files regarding transactions in TLETS/NLETS, TCCIC/NCIC and other information processed
Operates telephones both administrative and E911, intercoms, radios, Mobile Data Terminal, teletypes, computers, printers, alarm monitors, and other related electronic and/or mechanical equipment
Receive and direct citizen walk-in traffic to the appropriate personnel
Operate the public alert system
Makes written reports as needed
May testify in both criminal and/or civil court
Serves as essential emergency personnel when required
Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the position
Performs such other related duties as may be assigned

Conformance to City Values:

Work product models established corporate culture in conformance with City’s stated values.

Integrity: We adhere to and demonstrate the highest ethical standards
Service: We improve our community and better people’s lives
Respect: We value every person, our community and heritage, and our environment
Excellence: We perform at the highest level
Collaboration: We cooperate to achieve the best outcomes

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

Knowledge of: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and procedures for radio transmission; State of Texas law enforcement procedures for Teletype transmitting and receiving; Computer software and equipment.

Skill/Ability to: Good short-term memory; Handle more than one situation simultaneously; Make quick and correct decisions affecting the safety of personnel and the general public; Work well under stressful situations; Follow oral and/or written directions; Type 35 wpm; Maintain a good working relationship with departmental and outside agency related personnel; Work well with the general public; Communicate orally and in writing in a clear and easily understood manner; Maintain appropriate necessary certification; Operate modern office equipment; Pass a pre-employment test to include but not limited to decision making, data entry, memory recall, prioritization, and map reading.

Safety/Physical Requirements; Light tasks require the ability to sit for extended periods of time, and to lift, carry, drag or push/pull supplies weighing up to 30 lbs., bending and stooping.

Certification & Licenses Required:

Valid Texas Driver's License and must be bondable. Must possess the State of Texas TCOLE Basic Telecommunications Operator Certification. Certification within 6 months of employment. See Police Career Plan.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, & Vision – 100% Paid by the city for the employee, option to add dependents. (City pays 42% for dependents, medical only.)
Short-Term and Long -Term Disability
Vacation/ Sick paid days off / Parental Leave Paid
Holidays Paid / Longevity Paid/
Retirement plan - 14% City Contribution
Workers Compensation Insurance & 100% salary indemnity

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The City of Boerne is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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