Emergency Communications Specialist

Regional Emergency Communications Pay

Emergency Communications Specialists earn an additional $4,000 per year for providing emergency communication services for police and fire departments for the Cities of Keller, Southlake, Colleyville, and Town of Westlake.

Applicants who have a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a 9-1-1 Dispatcher are eligible for:

• A $2,500 sign-on incentive
• A $2,500 relocation stipend for living further than 75 miles from Keller Police Department
• Lateral entry based on years of experience

Final date to receive applications:
Open Until Filled. All candidates interested in applying must complete an online application even if attaching a cover letter and resume. All applicants must successfully complete the following:

• Critical Testing (to be scheduled on an ongoing basis). Preparation Guide and Practice Tests are available at  Candidates must achieve a minimum passing score to be considered for employment.
• After a passing Criticall score, the applicant will be given a PHS/link to complete and return. The document must be notarized with all supporting documentation attached.
• Preliminary Interview including Personal History Statement review
• Interview Board
• Background Investigation (includes, but not limited to Polygraph, Psychological, Medical (Fit for Duty Physical) with Drug Screen)
• Interview with Chief of Police
• Credit Check Job related hiring documents, if selected for employment

Expected duration of process: approximately 6-8 weeks after the posting announcement close date. Re-application period: unless advised of an ineligibility to meet hiring / TCOLE licensing requirements, candidates are welcome to apply for any currently posted job opportunity.

The City of Keller is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need an accommodation, please call the Human Resources Department at . For all other inquiries, please contact Sergeant Austin Clark at .

Under general supervision of the Emergency Communications Supervisor, the incumbent operates various equipment in the communications center, receives emergency and administrative calls, and coordinates calls for service for Police, Fire/EMS, Animal Control, Jail, Public Works, Volunteers, etc. for the cities of Keller, Westlake, Southlake, and Colleyville. Position requires constant contact with the public in stressful situations that require good judgment, considerable tact, stability, and calmness.

Incumbent is expected to use sound judgment when making decisions concerning priorities in the deployment of city vehicles, equipment, and personnel in emergency situations. Standardized guidelines are available, but are not always applicable and may not specify the exact course of action to be taken. Position requires non-disclosure and proper handling of classified information in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines.

Incumbent must be able to work independently without direct supervision in the room and complete daily tasks as needed. Tasks and assignments are given verbally and in written form. Incumbent’s work is reviewed by observation, and review of records, recordings and reports.

Arrive at work every day in good physical and mental condition, and be at a work station prepared to work on time at the beginning of the shift.

Work shifts up to 12 hours in length during the day and night.

• Serve as the communication anchor point for Police, Fire/EMS, Animal Control, Jail, Public Works, Volunteers, etc. for a large population and the geographical area of multiple cities.
• Answer incoming requests via a variety of communications channels, and coordinate requests for service or information accordingly by transferring calls to multiple locations as needed.
• Handle initial contact with walk-in complainants requiring police assistance.
• Resolve citizen concerns or problems through self-action or referral to the proper resource; supporting the Department’s community-based policing philosophy.
• Receive requests for many types of incidents and coordinate emergency and non-emergency response with units in the field.
• Receive…