Police Communications Dispatcher New

Police Communications Dispatcher  Salary $24.48•$30.10 Hourly Location

TX 78207, TX

Job Type 4A Full-Time Job Number 2026-00909 Department Police Opening Date 04/28/2026 Closing Date 5/7/2026 11:59 PM Central Grant Funded No FLSA Status Non-Exempt

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS QUESTIONS Job Summary Under general supervision, is responsible for performing technical and administrative radio communications involving the deployment of police personnel according to request for service and available manpower. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment. Exercises no supervision. Work Location Public Safety Headquarters•315 S. Santa Rosa, San Antonio, TX (78207) Training location may be different: 1st

Reporting Day:

McCreless Storefront, 3850 S. New Braunfels, Suite 110 San Antonio, TX (78223) Work Hours Classroom hours are 7:45 a.m.•4:30 p.m., Monday•Friday; followed by on the job training which will mirror hours of assigned OJT Trainer, will include day, evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays. In this position you are a First Responder and expected to assist and support 911 operations during natural disasters, manmade disasters, terrorism, extreme weather, and civil emergencies. The 911 Public Safety Answering Point is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to support emergency operations for the City of San Antonio. Because of this you may be required to work mandatory overtime and outside of your staff hours as needed in emergency situations. Essential Job Functions Maintains communications with Police Department personnel and provides necessary support to field personnel via police radio, telephone, computer and MDT's. Deploys field personnel according to need and priority of the request for service. Maintains constant status of field units and updates dispatch information utilizing the computer assisted dispatch systems. Runs vehicle registration and stolen vehicle checks. Runs warrants and missing person checks on subjects. Calls complainant and alarm companies back for further information. Orders wreckers, wagons, etc. as needed. Sets up quadrants and coordinates with other field units such as K-9, Foxtrot, and SWAT as needed. Uses SIMs Unit to alert, disable, regroup and identify radios. Operates computer keyboard and radio console equipment. Elicits, remembers, and accurately records vital information using police codes. Verifies driver's license identity, or vehicle ownership for patrol officers. Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required. Job Requirements High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education