City of Webster Emergency Communications Specialist experience required

Why the City of Webster is an Ideal Place to Work and Build Your Career :

The City of Webster is committed to a culture of open honest communication and trust. We achieve success through cooperation and continuous development. We offer employees an excellent benefit package that includes :

• Strong Compensation Plans with annual salary surveys to ensure competitiveness in the market.
• Medical Insurance with approximately 90% of the cost paid by the City for employees and a significant contribution to dependent coverage.
• Free dental vision life and long-term disability coverage for employees.
• Retirement plans including a 2 : 1 matching contribution in the Texas Municipal Retirement System plus optional 457 and Roth IRA plans.
• Tuition Assistance and training opportunities to support your educational goals; and
• Professional Certification Pay to encourage your development.

The City of Websters leaders maintain high organizational standards and facilitate financial stability and long-term organizational sustainability. Located midway between downtown Houston and Galveston Webster is just minutes from Space Center Houston and Galveston Webster you are in the middle of the action. Webster is home to about 12000 residents and attracts over 250000 visitors to work shop and play.

Job Announcement :

The City of Websters Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Emergency Communications Specialist . This position is responsible for receiving and dispatching accurate information for Police Fire and Emergency Medical Services. This position handles emergency and non-emergency calls from the public and law enforcement agencies using telephones radio systems and computer-aided dispatch system (CAD) following policies and procedures set by the state and / or agency. Emergency Communications Specialists work 12-hour shifts that will include weekends and / or holidays. Emergency Communications Specialists are also required to work during emergency management situations such as hurricanes floods industrial explosions etc.

Minimum Qualifications :

A minimum of 1 year of experience in a Police Fire and EMS communications center is required. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Must be able to obtain Department of Public Safety Certification on NCIC / TCIC within six months from hire. Must be able to obtain Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Basic Telecommunications License within one year. Previous Motorola PremiereOne experience preferred. Bilingual preferred.

Special Requirements :

Must have knowledge of computer operations stressing accuracy and speed. Ability to work in stressful situations emergencies perform multiple tasks extensive data entry and public contact. Ability to work appropriately with co-workers and the public.

Starting Salary :

All candidates must complete an application to be considered. Please apply online at : and pre-employment evaluations are coordinated by the Webster Police Departments management team. Conditional offers of employment are contingent upon completion of an extensive background investigation psychological exam pre-employment drug testing and a physical examination.

If any additional information is needed please contact Administrative Officer Brenda Cox via email at .

CITY OF WEBSTER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1