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JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing and maintaining a continual emergency response service for the public. Participates in planning of programs, policies or objectives for own work group and department.

• Provides an initial contact point for the public and public safety providers, to ensure efficient communication of information in emergency and non-emergency situations through use of telephone, two-way radio, and teletype and TDD equipment.
• Operates telephone, TCIC terminal, radio dispatch terminal, 911 equipment and teletype.
• Evaluates phone requests for police assistance; assists dispatchers in performing license checks. Exchanges information with other law enforcement officials.
• Requests verification of warrants; checks TCIC information.
• Records notes, updates dispatch records and enters data on file cards.  Provides information to public and responds to general information requests.
• Comforts emotionally upset individuals, talks with families of victims.
• Performs weather watch for tornadoes/hurricanes, coordinates actions with emergency agencies, implements emergency plans.
• Dispatches county rotational wreckers and maintains records of vehicles towed.
• Requests emergency assistance for callers.
• Tests and evaluates police equipment; request equipment repair.
• Updates directory of businesses.
• Updates inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Must be a United States Citizen.
• 18 Years of age or older.
• Possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Must be currently employed with another law enforcement agency.
• Must have an Intermediate Telecommunications TCOLE certificate/license (or higher).
• Current TCIC/NCIC full access operator.
• Current TLETS/NLETS operator.
• Must not be subject to remedial training and/or disciplinary action at current place of employment.
• Must provide recommendation from current division supervisor as a radio operator and/or call taker.
• Good written and verbal communications skills.
• Must pass “Criticall” data entry/dispatch simulation test with a minimum score of 3014 KPH or above.
• Good Interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with others.
• Auditory acuity (with or without assistive hearing devices) in use of all telecommunications equipment.
• All TCO I special requirements in addition to mastering all police and EMS radio capabilities.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts.
• Potential candidates will be limited to no more than 29 hours per week; position not eligible to receive benefits afforded to full time employees of Fort Bend County.

SALARY RANGE: Part-Time, $24.00 hourly, up to 29 hours a week.

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

To be considered for employment, all interested candidates must complete the required Fort Bend Comity online employment application located at www.fortbendcounty.jobs

PLEASE CALL (281) 238-1586 TO SCHEDULE TESTING AT THE FORT BEND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT LOCATED AT: 1521 EUGENE HEIMANN CIRCLE SUITE 144, RICHMOND, TEXAS 77469.

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any Oasis Including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender Identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including chlldbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected militaty and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupatlonal qualification.

For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI/ Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply

Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.