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JOB SUMMARY
Operating out of the Houston ISD Police Communication Center and under general supervision, receives emergency and non-emergency phone calls for service. Operates a public safety radio communication system to dispatch and monitor police personnel. Operates the District radio communication system to send out and monitor security and alarm personnel. Continually operates and/or monitors a Computer Aided Dispatch System, a National and Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System, District SIMS III Alarm System and District Camera View camera system.
This position performs a full range of radio-telephone operational duties in a 24-hour facility and is subject to mandatory overtime hours.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
List most important duties first
1. Answers emergency and non-emergency calls for service and records the data received into a Computer Aided Dispatch system.
2. Communicates with callers to obtain needed and accurate information; determines the nature of the calls, dispatches personnel, and continually updates information as it is received.
3. As requested, retrieves needed information regarding driver’s licenses, vehicle registrations, warrants, etc. from a National Criminal Justice Information computer.
4. Prepares and maintains necessary reports, records, and files.
5. Complies with all transportation and safety, federal, state and HISD regulations.
6. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
High School Diploma or GED
WORK EXPERIENCE
0 to 3 years of experience preferred (on the job training will be provided).
TYPE OF SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION
Must either have or be able to obtain Telecommunications Operator License from Texas Comission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) within one year of employment; designated as a First Responder
Required to take a CPR class
Microsoft Office
Office equipment (e.g., computer, copier), Vehicles (e.g., automobile, truck, tractor, forklift)
Effective speaking and listening skills
Ability to stay organized while multi-tasking in a high stress environment
Must be able to work on a shift basis; must be able to work on weekends and on holidays; must be able to work overtime on short notice.
Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $31,941.67 - $52,703.76 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person