9-1-1 DISPATCHER, Sheriff's Office

Summary

Receive, process, and dispatch both emergency and non-emergency requests for law enforcement services within Tarrant County.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Utilizes 9-1-1 telephones.

2. Utilizes administrative telephones.

3. Utilizes police radio.

4. Performs general office duties.

5. Performs all other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED. 
• One (1) full-time year of work experience. 
• TCIC/NCIC Full Access Operator, Dispatcher, and 911 Basic Telecommunicator Certification within one (1) year. 
• Basic Computer Skills, General Office Skills. 

* * * *IMPORTANT * * * *

To be considered for this position, applicants must fully complete all sections of the application, including EDUCATION,DRIVER'SLICENSE and EXPERIENCE. Incomplete applications will be disqualified. Resumes alone will not substitute for a completed application. Failure to provide the required information will result in disqualification from the hiring process

Physical Demands and Work Environment & Other Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb, lift, twist, push and pull. Position is considered essential and may require incumbents to report during events of natural and manmade disasters including but not limited to having to travel to and from duty assignment in hazardous conditions including but not limited to inclement weather. Some lifting required up to fifty (50) pounds. Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, evenings and nights.

There is exposure to household type cleaning agents (such as diluted bleach, alcohol based window cleaner, chlorine based cleanser); and occasional exposure to pesticides. There is occasional exposure to inmate control devices that emit pepper agents via aerosol spray, gel or foam. There is the potential of exposure to toxic smoke.

Special ADA Physical Statement:

Benefits

Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term  disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.

*Note: These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Smith at (817) 884-1227.

 

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Agency Information

EmployerTarrant CountyAddress 100 E. Weatherford Suite 301

Fort Worth, Texas, 76196-0105 Phone(817) 884-1188
Website http://www.tarrantcountytx.gov