Emergency Communications Specialists (Part-Time)

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

Created: 2026-03-04