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Communications OfficerGovernment Jobs • Houston, TX, US
Communications Officer

Communications Officer

Government Jobs • Houston, TX, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Emergency Dispatch Center Communications Officer

The Emergency Dispatch Center (EDC) Communications Officers shall be responsible for receiving, processing, and disseminating calls for service efficiently to attain an appropriate and timely public safety response. Communications Officers must be willing to work during any declared Office of Emergency Management event and accept different hours and days off depending on the demands of the EDC. Communication Officers shall be responsible for carrying out all other assignments as directed by supervisory personnel.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Answer telephone calls and radio communications, resolve issues, provide information, and communicate effectively
  • Handle confidential and sensitive information in a discreet manner
  • Receive, process, and disseminate calls for service efficiently to attain an appropriate and timely public safety response
  • Independently initiate action consistent with existing policies and procedures, based upon observed situations, and utilizing sound judgment
  • Type correspondence, and reports and assist in the processing of documents as required
  • Communicate and liaise with Command Staff, employees, other agencies, and the public in a knowledgeable, efficient, and courteous manner
  • Perform other assignments and duties as required and/or necessary

Minimum Requirements:

  • Ability to handle and/or work in stressful situations
  • High School Diploma or GED from a U.S. accredited school
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • United States Citizen or Certificate of Naturalization (See General Information for exceptions)
  • Valid driver's license or state-issued I.D. (Must be Texas issued by hire date)
  • Must pass an extensive background investigation, TB skin test, and drug screening
  • Must pass pre-employment testing and demonstrate essential job skills
  • Willing to work different shifts to include weekends, holidays, and overtime as required

Knowledge of:

  • Chapter 49 Penal Code and Transportation Code.

Skilled in:

  • Proficient in correspondence, and reports and assist in the processing of documents as required
  • Demonstrated proficiency with computer and related software, i.e. Word and Excel
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Ability to:

  • Communicate and liaise with Command Staff, employees, other agencies, and the public in a knowledgeable, efficient, and courteous manner
  • Create, maintain, and update critical files in an organized manner
  • Answer telephone calls, resolve issues, provide information, and multitask
  • Handle confidential and sensitive information in a discreet manner
  • Receive, process, and disseminate calls for service efficiently to attain an appropriate and timely public safety response
  • Independently initiate action consistent with existing policies and procedures, based upon observed situations, and utilizing sound judgment
  • Work overtime and/or varying duty hours as deemed necessary; including weekends, holidays with an excellent attendance record

Preferences:

  • Previous experience in emergency dispatch or 911 operation
  • Bilingual in Spanish
  • Demonstrated proficiency with computer and related software, i.e. CAD, JIMS, ARS, OMNIXX, etc.

General Information:

  • Hours: 40 Hours Per Week / Shift Work Includes Nights, Weekends, and Holidays Mandatory Overtime as deemed necessary to fulfill operational needs
  • Salary and Incentive Pay: Paid biweekly based on 26 pay periods per year, plus benefits $ 44,470.40 * annually / $1,710.40 biweekly - Starting $47,964.80* annually / $1,844.80 biweekly - After 24 months

Incomplete applications will not be considered Due to a high volume of applications, positions may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received Citizenship Exceptions Per SB 252, you may be eligible for TCOLE licensure if you have fulfilled all of the following requirements: Must be a permanent legal resident Must be an honorably discharged veteran from the United States armed forces with at least two years of active service (Must have DD-214 that reflects service time and discharge status) Must provide evidence that they have applied for United States Citizenship Equal Opportunity Statement Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Benefits Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as a defined benefit retirement plan. The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions: Medical Dental Vision Wellness Life Insurance Long-term disability Employee Assistance Program 10 days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service. Accrual rates increase based on years of service. 10 county holidays plus one (1) floating holiday Paid Parental Leave Professional development opportunities Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan Healthcare Reimbursement Account 457 Deferred Compensation Plan The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees: Retirement pension (TCDRS) Flexible schedules (varies by department) Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)

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