Communications Officer; Dispatcher

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 are under the administrative direction of the Division Coordinator. Communications Officers serve as a 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. May 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.

THE CITY OF PORTLAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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.

High School diploma or equivalent required. Able to read and write in English using appropriate grammar and punctuation. Must be able to type accurately.

Must be able to obtain Texas Telecommunications Officer License within one year. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to multi-task under highly stressful situations. Detail-oriented, organized and effectively able to multi-task using a variety of technologies and software – computer, cell phone, multi-line telephone, two-way radios, etc. One years’ communications/dispatch experience preferred. Valid Texas Class C Drivers’ License with a good driving record.

Must pass a drug screen, physical exam and psychological exam as required by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).

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 .