Emergency Communications Specialists… at Everman · Fort Worth

Apply Job Type Part-time Description BRIEF DESCRIPTION: To direct police, fire, and EMS personnel in calls for service. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

1. Reports to: Director of Communications
2. Directs: None
3. Other: Deals with general public, public safety employees, and local officials. GENERAL STATEMENT: This is a responsible position for monitoring emergency radios, telephones, and TLETS II for pertinent information and dispatching appropriate personnel on calls. Requirements EXAMPLES OF WORK: · Maintain and monitor radio communications with public safety units on a constant basis. · Receive and direct telephone calls and dispense information and messages. · Answer emergency phones lines and obtain necessary information about complaints or emergencies. · Type, file, and maintain various dispatch logs, records, correspondence, notices, and complaints. · Monitor various public safety radio frequencies. · Direct appropriate emergency units on calls. · Receive and send information via TLETS II. · Receive and receipt monies for bonds, fines, and fees. · Provide general information to the public regarding laws, ordinances, impounded vehicles, and directions. · Receive telephone calls and visitors with professional courtesy, attentiveness, and concern. · Perform other such duties and activities as may be assigned. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: · Ability to transmit radio communications in a clear, distinct, unemotional and impersonal tone of voice during routine or emergency conditions. · Ability to operate a calculator and a computer system. · Ability to type accurately. · Ability to interact with the general public and other departments. · Ability to maintain confidentiality. · Ability to follow instruction, safety practices, and standard operating procedures in performing assignments · Ability to conduct themselves within a set of values and accepted standards CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED: High School Diploma or equivalent Applicable valid Texas Driver’s License Must be bondable Must attend state required courses within one (1) year of employment Salary Description $21.23 to $28.93 per hour