communications associate Leander, TX
Job description
JOB
The following 2 forms are required documents. The forms need to be completed, signed, and/or notarized where applicable. Once complete, the forms should be submitted with your application or if your application has already been submitted please email them to [email protected]. Hiring Process Letter Background Waiver Once you have submitted all required forms, you will be sent an invitation link to create an account with Guardian Alliance; Complete the online personal history statement via the Guardian Alliance platform. You cannot proceed in the process without completing and submitting your personal history statement. A preliminary basic background check will be conducted and you will be notified if selected to continue to the written test.We do have lateral transfer opportunities if experienced as a Telecommunicator.Summary: Ensures smooth operation of day-to-day telecommunications functions for the police department.ECO I - $23.57 hour $49,025.60 yearlyECO II - $25.93 hour $53,934.40 yearlyECO III - $28.52 hour $59,321.60 yearlyDepends on experience.EOE.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Ensure proper record keeping practices.Share information and work with other law enforcement agencies as directed and appropriate.Receive incoming calls to the police department.Receive 911 emergency calls for all emergency services to public.Properly prioritize calls as they come in.Dispatch calls to police officers over radio and other communication systems.Forward emergency and non-emergency calls for fire department dispatch.Perform all necessary computer and record functions.Enter information into TLETS/TCIC/NCIC in the standard format.Request information from TLETS/TCIC/NCIC in a standard request format.General housekeeping of communications area.Maintain officer safety at all times.Monitor prisoners via camera system.Help officers by contacting other agencies for assistance.Help track down wanted and missing persons in the city.Assist animal control via radio.Maintain open lines of communication between agencies during high priority incidents.Check court records for wanted subjects.Maintain safety and security of police department. Marginal Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.None. Supervisory Responsibilities: None. Required Education and/or Experience: High school education or G.E.D.; three to six months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Education and/or Experience: High school education or G.E.D.; six months to twelve months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must possess a Basic Level Telecommunications Operator certificate issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE), within 12 months of appointment.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other: Employee is required to work different shifts.
About City of Leander
CEO: Rick Beverlin
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: Unknown
Type: Government
Website: https://www.leandertx.gov/
