9-1-1 Operator/Police Dispatcher

POSTING DATE: October 18, 2018

JOB TITLE: Telecommunicator

STARTING SALARY: $32,698/yr to $39,666/yr

BRIEF DESCRIPTION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

THE STEPHENVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT is currently accepting applications for the position of Full-time 9-1-1 Operator/Police Dispatcher.

Applicants must be available to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as they are scheduled. Applicants must successfully complete a background investigation, interviews, drug screening, and polygraph. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Essential job Functions:

  1. Receive and respond to emergency and non-emergency telephone calls.
  2. Process and evaluate information, dispatch law enforcement and/or fire/EMS, consider call priority, availability and the number and types of personnel needed.
  3. Maintain and validate data in local, state, and national computer databases.
  4. Prepare and maintain accurate records of information in a computer aided dispatch (CAD) system.
  5. Perform administrative duties as needed or requested.

Minimum Education & Work Experience:

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Minimum Licenses & Certifications:

  • Valid State of Texas Class C Driver’s License

Recommended Licenses and Certifications:

  • TCOLE Basic Telecommunicator Certification
  • TLETS Certifications

Testing Information

  • Testing Information will be sent via EventBrite email link.
  • Testing will include completion of a written test.

Position(s):

  • Open Until Filled. (Position May Close Without Notice)

CONTACT:

Applications accepted online at www.stephenvilletx.gov


Important Information

Minimum Qualifications

Disqualifiers


Telecommunicator Applicant Process:

Phase 1:

  • Complete City application.
  • Complete written exam
  • Those with passing scores will be provided with Personal History Form (43 pages) for Phase 2.

Phase 2:

  • Applicants submit completed Personal History packet and required documents including a hand written autobiography.

Phase 3:

  • Applicants undergo a comprehensive background investigation.

Phase 4:

  • Oral interview with administration staff.

Phase 5:

  • Conditional Job Offer
  • Polygraph
  • Psychological evaluation
  • Medical Exam and Drug Screen

Benefits*:

  • Telecommunicator Salary: $32,698-$39,666/yr.
  • 100% Employee Paid Medical/Hospitalization/Dental
  • Retirement(20 Years)
  • Vacation(2 weeks per year, 3 weeks after 10 years, 4 weeks after 15 years)
  • Sick Days(10 days)
  • Holidays(13 days per year)
  • Uniforms provided
  • Limited tuition reimbursement

*The above benefits are those currently offered by the City of Stephenville, and are subject to change. To see a more detailed explanation of benefits visit the City of Stephenville, Texas website.*

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