Police Dispatcher- Full Time

Police DispatcherAre you looking for a rewarding career? We’re looking for a qualified Police Dispatcher ,like you, to join our Texas Health Resources family.Work location: 8200 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 75231Work hours: Full Time, 40 hours/week, Rotating ShiftsDepartment highlights:

Growing department

opportunities for growth,

Collaborative team environment

Continuously working to obtain positive outcomes within our field.

Here’s What You NeedEducation

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent is required

Experience

6 Months Security or Police Dispatcher is preferred

Licenses and Certifications

Basic Telecommunications Certification 12 Months is required

What You Will Do

Receive incoming telephone or alarm system calls regarding emergency and non-emergency police and security services, information, and after-hours calls for departments.

Question callers to determine their locations, and the nature of their problems to determine type of response needed.

Determine response requirements and relative priorities of situations, and dispatch units in accordance with established procedures.

Record details of calls, dispatches, and messages.

Search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information.

Enter information into databases or software programs.

Monitor alarm systems to detect emergencies such as fires and illegal entry into establishments.

Monitor and operate security video system to observe and detect potential issues

Maintain access to, and security of, highly sensitive materials.

Relay information and messages to and from emergency sites, and to all other individuals or groups requiring notification.

Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.

Adjust office equipment to ensure proper operation.

Report maintenance or equipment problems to appropriate personnel.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health employee· Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.· Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.· Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).· A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.Entity Highlights:For more than a half-century, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas has been at the forefront of health care in North Texas. We’re an 875-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving our community in and around Dallas since 1966.We specialize in cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, women’s services and emergency medicine. Plus, we’re a renowned Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a Comprehensive Stroke and Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and provide wellness services, outpatient surgery and women’s imaging services.Texas Health Dallas is a joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, a Level I Trauma Center, a Comprehensive Heart Attack Center and a designated Magnet hospital. We’re a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, bariatric services, cardiac care and much more.Explore our Texas Health careers site (https://jobs.texashealth.org/) for info like Benefits (https://jobs.texashealth.org/benefits) , Job Listings by Category (https://jobs.texashealth.org/professions) , recent Awards (https://jobs.texashealth.org/awards) we’ve won and more.Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org .#LI-TJ1Texas Health requires a resume when an application is submitted.Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.