Telecommunications Operator( Dispatcher)

Starting salary will be $21.45 per hour.

Upon certification, the salary will increase to $22.95 per hour.

Benefits include Medical Insurance, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave and retirement account, $20,000 Life Insurance Policy and Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Applicant must have a high school diploma or GED, ability to handle stressful situations, have telephone, typing, computer data entry and multi-tasking skills.

Knowledge in radio and teletype duties preferred.

Must be willing to work shift work.

* On the job training will be provided.* Great career opportunity, providing services to the public in a much needed and respected field.

This position ensures efficient, effective handling of police calls coming in either by telephone or two-way radio and obtains and shares needed information via Teletype equipment.

This position reports to the Dispatch Supervisor and the Captain.

This is a non-supervisory position that works closely by telephone, radio, Teletype, or in person with other employees of the Sheriff's Department, other police departments, and law enforcement agencies, and the general public.

Essential Duties* Operates two-way radios and Teletype; Receives and records incoming calls on both the telephone and two-way radio, evaluates calls, and directs calls to appropriate staff, officers, and/or agencies; Monitors radio frequencies of law enforcement, fire and ambulance personnel; Dispatches appropriate units for emergencies; Enters stolen property, missing persons, runaway reports, etc.

into computer and performs computer checks of same; Enters information into Texas and National Crime Information computer systems, and validates information against printed reports; Maintains various files and records in an up-to-date manner; Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

Applications can be obtained from the Guadalupe County Human Resource Department located at 211 W.

Court Street, Seguin, Texas or online at Completed application and background packet will need to be delivered to Sheriff Arnold Zwicke at the Sheriff's Office located at 2617 N.

Guadalupe, Seguin, TX.

Guadalupe County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.