Dispatcher Job at Ellis County Sheriffs Office, Waxahachie, TX

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  • Ellis County Sheriffs Office
  • Waxahachie, TX

Job Description

Description

To provide emergency dispatch services; to gather, receive, record and disseminate information from officers and the general public to appropriate parties and agencies; and to perform a variety of technical dispatching tasks in support of the telecommunications program. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Step Pay Scale

Step 1Step 2Step 3Step 4Step 5Step 6
Dispatcher$57,731.00
$59,360.00
$61,038.00
$62,767.00
$64,547.00
$66,382.00
Shift Supervisor$70,789.00
$73,484.00
$76,287.00
Dispatch Mgr.$85,759.00
$89,259.00
$92,908.00

Education

  • High school diploma or GED.

Experience

  • No experience required but preferred 1 year experience in dispatch/telecommunications

License(s) and/or Certification(s)

  • Must obtain Telecommunications Operator License from Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) within one (1) year of employment.

Other Requirement(s)

  1. Must be a United States citizen.
  2. Availability to work varying shifts including nights, weekends, holidays and/or overtime.
  3. Must pass an intensive background investigation, psychological exam and drug test.
  4. No FELONY or class A MISDEMEANOR convictions.
  5. No class B MISDEMEANOR convictions within the last ten (10) years.
  6. No drug or domestic violence related convictions.

Knowledge, Skills, Ability(ies)

  1. Effective oral and written communication skills.
  2. MS Office or similar software skills.
  3. Ability to type thirty-five (35) words per minute.
  4. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Performance Exam

  1. Exam covers data entry, memory recall, spelling, reading comprehension, sentence clarity, prioritization, map reading, cross-referencing, and call summarization skills.
  2. Time Limit: N/A
  3. ***Please note: The Criticall exam for this position can only be taken two (2) times within a twelve (12) month period.
  4. PICTURE I.D. REQUIRED

If you have questions please contact Personnel Division via email hiring@elliscounty.texas.gov or 972-825-4901.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Ellis County Sheriff's Office will make every reasonable effort to accommodate your needs.

The Ellis County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of genetic information in compliance with GINA, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, age, or disability in hiring, conditions, or termination of employment. Final applicants for employment with the Ellis County Sheriff's Office are subject to drug testing and thorough background screening.

Ellis County Sheriff's Office
300 S. Jackson St.
Waxahachie, TX 75165
972-825-4901

SALARY

Annual SalaryHourly Salary
Dispatch / TelecommunicatorDispatch / Telecommunicator
$57,731.00
$27.7553

BENEFITS

Medical InsuranceDental InsurancePaid Vacation
Paid HolidaysAnnual Personal DayTCDRS Retirement
Sick Leave PlanValic Deferred CompensationLongevity Pay

** The above may not be all inclusive and may be subject to change without notice. Other duties and requirements may apply.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Shift work, Night shift,

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