Tommy Ratliff
Department Head:
Job Posting
Number:
418-0515-102909
Date Open: 10/29/09
Application
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Salary Range
Minimum : $26,549-$27,614 per year
Applicants must be over
the age of 18 and able to work any shift, holidays, and week-ends
Applicants may be subject to a pre-interview skills test
POSITIONS TO BE FILLED JANUARY 1, 2010
Under direct supervision, the Emergency
Communications Officer assists citizens and Public Safety Personnel
in requests for emergency and non-emergency service. An Emergency
Communication Officer receives requests for assistance via 911 or
non-emergency phone lines, evaluates the type of assistance needed,
dispatches appropriate public safety personnel (Police, Fire, EMS)
through the use of a complex public safety radio system and then
provides the caller with pre-arrival instructions. The ability to
communicate effectively, multi-task and make sound decisions within
a high stress environment is essential to job performance. This
position requires skilled use of a computer aided dispatch system
(CAD), a complex radio system and multiple computer
databases/software. This position serves as the communication link
between the public and public safety personnel. The effectiveness of
the employee’s work affects the operation of the well being of the
public and public safety personnel.
View Job Description
Hays
County is an EEO employer. In
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Hays
County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals
with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and
incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Applications are available at
the Hays County Sheriff’s Office,1307 Uhland Rd.,
San Marcos, Texas 78666 or at the
County's website:
www.co.hays.tx.us
. For more information call 512-393-7811.
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