- Provides dispatch services for multiple City departments; follows and complies with New Braunfels Police Department (NBPD) policies and procedures to assure the safety of Police Officers, Firefighters, other emergency services personnel, and the public.
- Answers incoming emergency and non-emergency calls; interviews callers and gathers details; prioritizes calls for service and determines appropriate personnel to respond; dispatches emergency responders; relays pertinent information to law enforcement and emergency services officers in a concise, organized and understandable manner; notifies critical incidents to City personnel as required.
- Provides information, instructions and assistance to the public within scope of authority.
- Provides dispatch services for multiple City departments; keeps track of a wide variety of law enforcement and emergency services agencies, resources, personnel, incidents and trends.
- Provides detailed call information to officers as needed; maintains status and awareness of NBPD patrol unit locations; monitors message traffic and relays information to Officers.
- Performs inquiries and criminal history checks for Officers through National Crime Information Center (NCIC), and Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS).
- Enters emergency assistance calls into the computer aided dispatch (CAD) incident logs; inputs law enforcement and criminal justice system information into the TLETS & NCIC computer system as directed; enters and processes data for records, reports, forms, and files; maintains and updates records, files, and system databases ensuring accuracy; queries databases, collects statistical data and compiles data for reports.
- Contacts and communicates with other law enforcement, agencies, jurisdictions, and emergency services agencies for additional information and resources as needed, and relays information regarding incidents; maintains a variety of law enforcement and emergency services agencies, resources, personnel, incidents, and trends.
- Receives and sends information to and from other agencies and jurisdictions.
- Maintains the absolute confidentiality of all records and information.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
- Must obtain or be able to obtain a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Telecommunicators License, certificates in Emergency Medical Dispatch, and TLETS/NCIC systems within one year of date of hire.
- Ability to learn and follow City policies and procedures.
- Police Department policies and procedures.
- Personal computers, and related law enforcement communications equipment.
- Local and regional geographical area, road systems, and the locations of landmarks and buildings.
- Principles of record keeping, case files and records management.
- Legal system and law enforcement agency terminology.
- Applicable state and Federal rules, codes and regulations;
- Modern public safety principles, procedures, and operations.
- Handling multiple tasks simultaneously, under pressure, and in emergency and stressful situations.
- Obtaining accurate information from hostile or emotional callers.
- Communicating clearly and concisely and relaying details accurately.
- Recalling names, numbers and locations, and reading maps quickly and accurately.
- Operating a personal computer utilizing specialized software, and entering information into a computer system with speed and accuracy.
- Public relations and customer service.
- Effective communication, both verbal and written.
- Work is performed in a fast paced, high volume call center environment; subject to sitting, standing, bending, and reaching for extended periods of time; and ability to safely pull, push, lift, and carry items weighing up to forty (40) pounds.
- May be required to work immediately before, during or after an emergency or disaster.
- NOTE: This position is designated safety and/or security sensitive.
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Description
Salary : $44, $62,816.00 AnnuallyLocation : New Braunfels, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 00700
Department: POLICE
Division: Police/Support Services
Opening Date: 05/08/2024
Closing Date: 6/30/2024 5:00 PM Central
Job Summary
Under general supervision, responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for law enforcement, fire and emergency services; identifies and dispatches appropriate public safety units, and gathers and relays critical information.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties ARE NOTintended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
High school diploma or GED, AND one year of customer service experience, preferably in a high volume call center; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with Spillman CAD/RMS preferred. Must be able to pass a typing test with a minimum of 22 words per minute. Some college education is preferred. Must be able to read, speak, and write English fluently.
Other Requirements:
This position requires maintaining absolute confidentiality of all records and information. Therefore, you will be required to submit to a pre-employment polygraph examination as part of the pre-employment screening process.
Required Licenses or Certifications:
To learn more about our compensation and benefits, please visit our page.
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Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent?
This position requires maintaining absolute confidentiality of all records and information. Therefore, are you willing to submit a pre-employment polygraph examination?
Please provide your Driver's License number and State of issuance.
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Please provide your date of birth. This information will be used for background check purposes ONLY. (This is confidential)
05
Tell us about your experience with technology - what software programs/computer systems you are proficient in (Microsoft Office, TLETS, NCIC, CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch), etc.)?
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Do you have one year of customer service experience, preferably in a high-volume call center?
Tell us anything that highlights your skills, talents, or outside interests.
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What experience do you have with organizational and planning skills and managing multiple priorities? How do you approach problem-solving?
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Have you used marijuana in the past 3 years?
Have you used any illicit substance (cocaine, heroin, methamphetamines) in the past 10 years?
This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing. Are you willing to submit to a pre-employment drug testing?
