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Emergency Communications (Operator/Senior)
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What they do
A Dispatcher answers emergency calls and relays information from callers to the appropriate police, fire or ambulance staff. Speaks calmly with callers to get the information needed for emergency personnel. Keeps detailed records of calls and responses.
$44,695 / year median in Texas
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Emergency Communications (Operator/Senior)
Job Type:
Full Time Georgetown, TX Georgetown Police Department Salary:
$28.83/hourPosition Summary:
Under close supervision, receives and processes emergency and non-emergency calls for police, fire, EMS, utility, and animal control services. Evaluates call information, provides pre-arrival instructions, and dispatches appropriate resources. Enters, updates, and maintains accurate data in the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system and related databases. Monitors field unit status, relays critical information, and supports response operations. Performs crisis intervention and maintains clear, concise documentation of all activities. A high degree of accuracy is required, and incumbents must remain aware of the consequences of error. Work is observed and reviewed during performance and upon completion.Essential Functions:
Answers emergency and non-emergency calls for police, fire, EMS, utility, and animal control assistance within the City of Georgetown. Processes information from callers, including but not limited to nature, severity, location, and status of incident being reported. Utilizes associated fire and medical programs to classify response during call processing and provide essential pre-arrival instructions. Determines appropriate response and dispatches units accordingly. Assists dispatched units by relaying information regarding calls for service. Maintains communication with field units and relays updated or critical information. Performs crisis intervention with distraught callers during high-risk situations until appropriate emergency field units arrive. Enters, maintains, updates, and researches information withinTCIC/NCIC
(Texas Criminal Information Center and National Criminal Information Center) andTLETS/NLETS
(Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System/National Law Enforcement Telecommunication System) databases. Researches and responds to inquiries from other law enforcement agencies and departments. Prepares clear and concise records with comprehensive documentation within CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) system andTCIC/NCIC
programs. Performs computer-assisted and manual records checks for officers on individuals, locations, vehicles, and other property; verifies warrants or reports of stolen property. Maintains, updates, and accesses various logs and computer data files for all officer activities (incident reports, stolen or repossessed property logs, maps, shift logs, etc.). Utilizes various in-house record systems and programs (Flock, UMAX, OpCenter, In-code, Smart911, RapidSOS, RapidDeploy, Phoenix, Motorola Command Center, etc.) in coordination with incident investigation and dispatching. Maintains all licenses and certifications obtained per department and state guidelines. Performs other duties as assigned.Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalentPreferred:
Two (2) years of experience in public safety telecommunications as a radio dispatcher and/or E911 call taker. Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License. TCOLE Basic or Intermediate Telecommunicator License (or obtain within 1 year)TCIC/NCIC
Full Access Operator Certification (required upon licensing)TLETS/NLETS
Certification (required upon licensing) Priority Dispatch ProQA Emergency Fire Dispatch (EFD) (within 6 months) Priority Dispatch ProQA Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) (within 6 months) TDD/TTY Certification (within 6 months) https://cog.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Prod/job/Public-Safety-Operations-and-Training-Center/Emergency-Communications-Operator- Trainee
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