Borger PD Is Hiring !

NOTICE OF VACANCY BORGER POLICE DEPARTMENT 

A job opening will be available in the Police Department for a 911 Dispatcher.  The starting salary

for this position will be $2273.85 a month or $1049.47 bi-weekly based on the applicant

qualifications.

JOB SUMMARY:

Acts as receptionist and operates central base radio equipment and provides timely and accurate transmittal of information and messages regarding police operations.  Receive and send messages in the police communications center during an assigned shift.

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Incumbent will have the responsibility for the operation of the central base radio equipment by answering incoming radio and telephone calls, including 911 operations, dispatching police patrol cars, fire and EMS vehicles to emergencies, maintain accurate account of the location of patrol cars, assists police officers in locating streets and addresses and maintain radio dispatch logs; prepare required reports; operate teletype, receives and relays information to the state police, county sheriff, and various other law enforcement agencies; look up numbers for stolen cars; check wanted persons by name and date of birth; act as receptionist, receives fines, books prisoners, orders their meals, and maintains records of time in jail, monitors burglar alarms; notify ambulance, towing services, road maintenance crews, signal light crews, and the Fire Department when necessary; perform other duties as assigned.  =================================================================

OTHER ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Incumbent must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time and perform other duties as assigned.

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REQUIRED EDUCATION, DEGREES, CERTIFICATES, AND/OR LICENSE:

Incumbent must have a high-school diploma, and must be able to obtain Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TECLEOSE) certification for police dispatchers.  National Crime Information System and Texas Crime Information System certification.  Any certifications required to perform police radio or telecommunications duties required by any governmental agency having duties to regulate the activity.

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EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS:

Incumbent should know or be able to learn the names and location of the streets and principal buildings in the City; receive and route messages to appropriate personnel for action.  Read and interpret policies and procedures governing radio operations.  Act calmly and accurately in an emergency.  Speak clearly and concisely with a well-modulated voice under emergency conditions.  Keep records and executes miscellaneous routine clerical work.  Establish and maintain effective working relationship with other employees and the public.

Anyone qualified and desiring to apply for this position should contact Workforce Solutions, 1315 W. Wilson Street in Borger by  5:00 p.m., on Friday,  July 08, 2011.           (806) 274-7171