Communications Officer; Dispatcher

Communications Officer (Dispatcher)

City of Portland, Texas

Join to apply for the Communications Officer (Dispatcher) role at City of Portland, Texas. If you want to be an asset to your community and help others, this is the job for you! The Portland Police Department has a fantastic team and work culture with great management support and benefits.

Communications Officers serve as the primary contact for the citizens of Portland as well as agency officers, animal care services, code enforcement, fire, medical and other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies requesting assistance and or information. This is accomplished by communication interfacing between agency officers and other law enforcement agency officials and serving as the communications link during disasters, civil disturbances, and other serious incidents using the telephone, computer networks and radio systems.

They may also perform other work‑related duties as required.

This position is subject to the City of Portland’s Background Investigation and Drug Testing Policy. New hires are required to provide proof of identity and legal authority to work in the United States per Federal law.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Read and write in English using appropriate grammar and punctuation.
• Type accurately.
• Must be able to obtain Texas Telecommunications Officer License within one year.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Multi‑task under highly stressful situations.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and capable of using a variety of technologies and software, including computer, cell phone, multi‑line telephone, two‑way radios, etc.
• One year of communications/dispatch experience preferred.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License with a good driving record.
• Pass a drug screen, physical exam and psychological exam as required by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).

• Must be able to obtain Texas Telecommunications Officer License within one year.

The City of Portland offers a generous benefits package that includes paid health, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance, paid vacation, sick leave and holidays. Portland is a TMRS City at 7%, 2:1 match. Optional 457, Roth IRA and Cafeteria Plans available.

Please submit a completed notarized POLICE application only to Becky Stewart, Division Coordinator wart or hand‑deliver or mail to Portland Police Department, Attention Becky Stewart, 1902 Billy G. Webb Drive, Portland, Texas 78374. For additional information please call .

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Government Administration

THE CITY OF PORTLAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER