Telecommunications Officer I-Sheriff's Office

About the role

Fort Bend County is seeking a Telecommunications Officer I to join our dedicated team. This position plays a crucial role in our emergency communications center, handling customer service calls and dispatching resources.

Responsibilities

• Calm distressed citizens and defuse critical situations on the phone.
• Simultaneously dispatch by radio, prioritize calls for service, manage incidents, units and resources, and log incident details in computer-aided dispatch software.
• Operate radio console consisting of several talk groups.
• Independently initiate actions based on observed situations and using sound judgment.
• Communicate and liaise with command staff, employees, other agencies, and the public in a knowledgeable, efficient, and courteous manner.
• Process teletype (TLETS) information and complete in-house system computer searches.
• Create, maintain, and update critical TCIC/NCIC files.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and data related to department and dispatch operations.
• Maintain composure during stressful situations for extended periods of time.
• Develop and maintain familiarity with Fort Bend County geography.
• Maintain proficiency in all aspects of emergency communications; maintain licensing, certification, and credentialing standards.
• Inform direct supervisor of concerns regarding work progress, barriers, and issues.
• Position involves being stationary at a communications console for extended lengths of time with continual use of a computer keyboard and other peripheral devices.
• Must be able to work during declared Office of Emergency Management events and accept different hours and days off depending on the demands of the Communications Center.
• Other duties assigned by a supervisor to complete the mission of the Communications Center.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen
• High School Diploma/GED (Must be 18 years of age, or older)
• 2 years full-time customer service based work-related experience
• Good computer skills; written and verbal communication skills
• Pass the “Criti-call” candidate test; passing data-entry/dispatch simulation test score; of 3014 (or higher); typing test with minimum score of 35 wpm
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with others
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-intensity work environment efficiently and effectively with interruptions
• Work in close proximity with others and distracting sounds and noise levels
• Must be able to work any shift, including nights, weekends and holidays

Special Requirements

• Auditory acuity (with or without assistive hearing devices) in use of all telecommunications equipment
• Continued employment is contingent upon the successful completion of Telecommunicator training and passing all testing required to obtain the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Basic Telecommunicator certification within a year of employment including NCIC/TCIC Full Access Course (24 hours), and CPR/AED certification (8 hours) training.

Salary Range

$24.57 per Hour

Closing Date

Upon filling position

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military 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 occupational qualification.