Public Safety Communications Specialist
City of Burleson
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- Location
- Burleson, TX
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 19
- 3 days ago
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City of Burleson
Government administration · 501 to 1,000 employees
What you'll do
- Receive, assess, prioritize, and classify emergency and non-emergency calls for service
- Dispatch requests to Police, Fire, EMS and other service agencies
What you need
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Normal hearing and vision correctable to 20/20
- Valid Texas Drivers License with good driving record
- Obtain 16-hour TCIC/NCIC certification within six months from hire
- Prior Public Safety dispatching experience (preferred)
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PRIMARY DUTY:rnPublic Safety Communications Specialists receive, assess, prioritize, and classify calls for service for emergency and non-emergency calls and dispatch requests to Police, Fire, EMS and other service agencies. The department operates on a seven day, 24 hour basis. Must be available to work any shift, weekends and holidays. Subject to mandatory overtime on occasion.rnEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:rnRequired:rnrnHigh school diploma or equivalent.rnType 35 wpm.rnNo felony convictions.rnHave normal hearing and vision correctable to 20/20.rnrn rnPreferred:rnrnPrior Public Safety dispatching experience. rnBilingual skills strongly desired.rnrn rnAny combination of training and experience that would provide the required skills and abilities is qualifying. rn rnCERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: rnTo qualify for a Basic Telecommunications proficiency certificate, an applicant must rn meet all minimum requirements: rnrnSuccessful completion of on the job training. rn40-hour Basic Telecommunications Certification course and a 24-hour Crisis Communication class within one year from hire date.rnObtain 16-hour TCIC/NCIC certification within six months from hire date.rnCompletion of TDD/TTY training.rnValid Texas Drivers License with good driving record.rnIntermediate and Advanced Certification require additional training hours, years of experience and mandatory courses to qualify.