Telecommunicator - Community Service Technicians

$23.62 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in Bell County $14.19•$19.28 Per hour Telecommunicator•Community Service Technicians

TEMPLE-CITY OF

Occupation:

Public Safety Telecommunicators

Location:

Temple, TX•76501 Positions available: 1 Job #: 16987943

Source:

WorkInTexas

Posted:

03/09/2026

Updated:

03/12/2026

Expires:

04/08/2026

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Flexible Shift Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience 24 Month(s) Age 18 and up DL Required Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Flexible Shift Public Transit Available Benefits Help for . Ready to Start Your Career with the City of Temple? Summary Telecommunicator, under the general supervision of the Supervisor, services as a liaison and provides vital communications between public and local law enforcement to ensure safety of citizens and police officers. Must have availability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Operates in conformance with federal, state, and local laws, and department and city policies and procedures Serves as front desk by greeting customers, answering the telephone, directing public to proper law enforcement officials Works in fast-paced environment dealing with life-threatening situations Maintains composure to respond effectively and accurately in stressful situations Responds to any emergencies encountered in the front lobby as needed Receives, logs, and maintains complaints and requests from citizens concerning non-emergency/emergency requests for Police assistance and enters into Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system Receives incoming emergency/non-emergency calls and routes calls accordingly Searches for and retrieves data from CAD, Police records management system, National Crime Information Center (NCIC), and Texas Crime Information Center (TCIC) and distributes data/reports to authorized personnel Notarizes statements and complaints Processes monetary transactions and issue receipts Serves as a back-up with monitoring holding cells and Police Department entry ways by live video recording Records impounded vehicles and vehicle inventory Collects found property from community members and submits to the Evidence Unit Follows City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines Performs other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Two (2) years of experience in customer service or related area Demonstrated proficiency in typing and 10-key as determined by the department Pass extensive criminal background check and polygraph exam and evaluation Preferred Qualifications Experience in law enforcement office Familiar with law enforcement terminology Experience in dispatching and radio communications Bilingual in English and Spanish TCOLE Telecommunications Officer Certifications, Licenses and Registrations Valid driver's license Thank you for your interest in the position. Please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted.