BECOME A DISPATCHER
Midland is a friendly, exciting city with something to offer everyone. Located midway between El Paso and Fort Worth, Midland stands as a unique monument to the determination of the American spirit. This special community, rising above the West Texas plains, is known worldwide for its genuine warmth and friendliness. Mid-sized, it abounds with big city pleasures that can be enjoyed at a relaxed pace, without the hindrance of big city problems. Here heartfelt dedication and commitment have built a city that is intriguing......inspiring......inviting - Midland, Texas.
Midland offers a delightfully mild climate year-round. With a median annual temperature of 64 degrees and over 300 sunny days each year. Midland is perfect for outdoor recreation and enjoyment. Consistently low humidity and clean, fresh air make the climate even more comfortable.
The diversity that Midland offers ranges from the theatre to the Midland Symphony; from large malls to small specialty shops; and from golf to AA minor league professional baseball. There is something for everyone in Midland!
Add to all of this…a low unemployment rate, a low crime rate, and easy access to air and interstate travel…and you have a metropolitan location with a home town atmosphere that generates pride in community participation and livability.
Public Safety Dispatcher
Description:
This position dispatches police, sheriff, and fire units to emergencies with assigned districts using a Computer Aided Dispatch System and receives and extracts information of an emergency nature including caller information, nature of emergency, location and phone number. Receives and processes complaints, assistance, and information requests from the public by either referring the party to the appropriate division or department or supplying the information. As well as, perform entry, update, retrieval, and documentation from various files available via the NLETS/TLETS system.
Requirements:
Requires the ability to operate a computer terminal/printer and telecommunications device for the deaf. Ability to perform all telephone communications and dispatching of police, sheriff, and fire units preferred. Must type 35 WPM. Must have the ability to learn the geographic features and streets within the area served; make independent decisions involving sensitive situations; maintain confidentiality; give emergency medical procedures by way of telephone, including CPR; and work under pressure, exercise good judgment, and make sound decisions in emergency situations. Graduation from high school or equivalent required.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
- $1,945.00 per month, paid semi-monthly
- Texas Municipal Retirement system -Employee pays 7% and the City matches this contribution 2 to 1.
- Medical, Dental, and Term Life insurance.
- Cafeteria plan available.
- Voluntary deferred compensation programs.
- Ten paid holidays per year.
- Vacation/holiday pay.
- Sick leave accrues at 6.66 hours per month.
- Wellness Program
- Credit Union
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