Emergency Telecommunicator

Allen, TX
Allen Police Department

Salary: $24.04 – $33.10 Hourly

Closing Date: 2/7/2025

Essential Functions:

  • Answers multi-line telephones for both emergency and non-emergency calls. Identifies the problem(s), reassures the victim or caller, gathers required information (nature, severity, location and status of emergency), and dispatches information and units. Upon receiving EMD (Emergency Medical Dispatch) certification, provides pre-arrival medical instructions to citizens on the telephone in life/death situations before paramedics arrive at the location; relays patient status and vitals to paramedics.
  • Operates a multi-channel public safety radio system while simultaneously listening to and comprehends both telephone and radio traffic; receives and transmits pertinent information on all calls for services including those in progress and those involving other agencies; monitors activities of Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Service personnel; maintains the location and call status of all emergency units during an assigned dispatch shift.
  • Maintains records and data for items such as warrants, missing persons, stolen property and emergency protection orders by confirming information is correct, entering and modifying information in database and clearing information as applicable.
  • Comprehends and applies city ordinances, city and departmental policies and procedures; operates computer terminals for specialized access with various automated data banks; simultaneously inputs, retrieves, and maintains information, reads from both computer screens and printouts; reads and interprets maps, charts, and other graphic material in print and computer format. Communicates with hearing/speech impaired citizens by operating a specialized T-D-D
  • Provides assistance to residents and visitors by communicating and relaying messages, responding to requests for information, referring questions to the appropriate department or agency and interacting with citizens on a regular basis.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent with no prior relevant work experience.
  • Previous data entry and customer service experience is desired.
  • Must possess a valid Texas Class C driver’s license.
  • Must be able to accurately type 34 WPM, have the ability to perform data entry and operate computer equipment.
  • Must be able to pass required pre-employment screenings, CJIS and fingerprint check, and have the ability to comply with state and federal requirements for Criminal Justice Information Security.