Communications Officer - Part Time - Sheriff
Company: Denton County, TX
Location: Denton
Posted on: April 21, 2024
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Job Description:
Salary: $24.23 - $28.10 Hourly
Location : Denton, TX
Job Type: Part-Time Non-Exempt
Job Number: 24-008
Department: Sheriff - 01.6019 - Communications
Opening Date: 01/02/2023
Description
THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF
APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.
The Communications Officer performs specialized radio and
communications work. This position receives incoming non-emergency
and emergency calls, prioritizes calls received, and relays
information via available communications systems to appropriate
field personnel.
Examples of Duties
Operates emergency and non-emergency communication systems;
receives requests for service by telephone; obtains and relays
necessary information efficiently and accurately; gives callers
direction and instruction as necessary.
Operates numerous highly technical computer systems including the
Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD); enters and retrieves information to
and from various databases including TCIC/NCIC, Denton County
computer systems, and a variety of local, regional, and state
emergency response databases.
Monitors state and national messages, requests, and transactions
through TLETS/NLETS while ensuring compliance with Federal and
State laws and department policies and procedures
Processes, forwards, and maintains records of information obtained
or entered; maintains appropriate logs of services requested.
Operates radio console consisting of numerous talk groups.
Dispatches, monitors, and tracks multiple law enforcement, fire,
and EMS agencies.
Ensures radio operations are conducted in accordance with Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) procedures and requirements.
Regular and punctual attendance is required.
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Willing to work as needed, up to 29 hours per week.
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement license as a Communications
Officer is preferred.
High School Diploma or GED required.
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) license within one year
of their appointment (Tex. Occ. Code - 1701.301; 37 Tex. Admin.
Code - 217.27 )required.
TCOLE approved Basic Telecommunicator course, Crisis Communications
course, TDD/TTY for Telecommunicators and a TCOLE approved Field
Training Course are required within one year of assignment (Tex.
Occ. Code - 1701.405; Tex. Occ. Code - 1701.352).
Must be 18 years of age.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Possession of a valid driver's license. Must be able to obtain a
State of Texas driver's license within 90 days.
Supplemental Information
Only those interested in a part-time position should apply.
To ensure proper delivery of emails please add
jobs@dentoncounty.gov to your email safe list.
Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for
eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs
include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an
Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term
care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and
dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement
benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County &
District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also
participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred
Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and
retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other
programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a
Wellness Program, and more.
*Note: These benefits are not included for Community Supervision
and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County
Part-Time employee.
Denton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race,
color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age,
national origin or veteran status.
Family Medical Leave: Denton County employees who have been
employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the
preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA
leave.
The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave
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Failure to accept the acknowledgment statement below can result in
your employment application being rejected for failure to meet the
minimum qualifications as stated in the job posting. Your
application for this employment opportunity will not be
reconsidered if you fail to abide by the statements below.COMPLETED
APPLICATION ACKNOWLEDGMENT: I hereby acknowledge that I must
complete ALL sections of the employment application, to include the
supplemental questions. I understand that failure to enter all
relevant work experience in the work history section of the
application will result in the rejection of my employment
application. I understand that to knowingly make or cause to be
made any false statement, omission, or misrepresentation of a
material fact in any application, and/or its supplemental questions
shall be grounds for termination. I also understand that I must
provide at least THREE references in the "REFERENCES" section of
the application. Furthermore, I acknowledge that Denton County does
NOT accept resumes in lieu of completed applications. Please enter
your initials and today's date as acceptance of this
acknowledgement. If you do not accept this acknowledgment, please
understand that your application will be rejected.
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Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
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Please indicate the highest level of education obtained:
04
How many credit hours have you earned at an accredited college or
university?This should include hours earned from completion of a
degree, hours earned towards a degree, and/or hours earned but not
in conjunction with a degree.
05
I acknowledge that I must provide the Denton County Human Resources
Department with an OFFICIAL transcript confirming hours completed
as indicated in the question above, should an employment
opportunity be offered and accepted. Please enter your initials and
today's date as acknowledgment. If you did not indicate completion
of credit hours, please enter N/A.
06
Please select the years of full-time experience you have as a 911
Operator or any other emergency call center experience. NOTE: YOU
MUST COMPLETE THE WORK HISTORY SECTION OF THE EMPLOYMENT
APPLICATION TO INCLUDE THE VERIFIABLE FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT YEARS OF
EXPERIENCE AS INDICATED OR BE DISQUALIFIED.
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Are you at least 18 years of age?
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Are you a U.S. citizen?
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Are you willing and able to work part-time?
10
If you are licensed by TCOLE, please provide your PID number. If
you do not already carry a license, please answer with N/A:
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Are you licensed as a Communication Officer by the Texas Commission
on Law Enforcement?
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The Sheriff's office operates 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a
week. Are you willing and available to work nights, weekends, and
holidays under potentially hazardous conditions?
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Have you EVER been arrested?
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Have you ever been detained by law enforcement?
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Have you ever had a criminal case dismissed?
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Have you EVER been indicted, criminally charged, or convicted of
any misdemeanor or felony offense in this state or in any other
legal jurisdiction (including offenses punishable under the Uniform
Code of Military Justice)?
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Are you presently involved in any criminal proceedings, civil,
felony or misdemeanor, excluding minor traffic violations (i.e.
required to appear in court and/or pay a fine, pay probationary
fees, on probation, involved in a pre-trail diversion program)?
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Have you ever been convicted of any charge that would prevent you
from legally possessing a firearm or ammunition?
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If you have answered yes to any of the previous six questions,
please provide the following information: List the date of arrest
and/or conviction, the type of arrest and/or conviction (describe
the nature of the offense- felony or misdemeanor), and the
disposition (jail/prison, probation, reduced charge, dismissed,
pre-trail diversion, statute expiration) for each offense. If you
responded no to all of the previous six questions, please enter, N/
A.
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Do you possess a valid driver's license?
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Please provide your:Driver's License #: Failure to provide valid
driver's license information will automatically disqualify you for
this employment opportunity.
22
Please provide the State of Issuance for the driver's license #
provided in the previous question: Failure to provide valid
driver's license information will automatically disqualify you for
this employment opportunity.
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Please provide the Expiration Date for the driver's license #
previously provided: Failure to provide valid driver's license
information will automatically disqualify you for this employment
opportunity.
24
Have you EVER previously submitted an application for the Denton
County Sheriff's office?
25
If you answered yes, to the previous question, please list all
positions you have applied for within the Denton County Sheriff's
office.If you responded no, to the previous question, please enter
N/A.
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Where did you hear about this position?
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Should you be selected for an interview, you will receive a phone
call or email with all the necessary information for scheduling and
attending your interview. Please see the acknowledgment
below.Failure to accept the acknowledgment statement below can
delay the processing of your application. By acknowledging the
statement you understand you are responsible for checking your
phone messages and email address (provided during online
application registration) for information pertaining to potential
interviews for this job posting. To ensure proper delivery of
emails please add jobs@dentoncounty.gov to your email safe list.
INTERVIEW ACKNOWLEDGMENT: I hereby acknowledge that all interviews
for this vacancy, will be communicated via phone or email. Please
enter your initials and today's date as acceptance of this
acknowledgment. If you do not accept this acknowledgment, please
enter N/A.
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If you selected "Other" in the previous question, please specify
how you were referred to this position.
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List any and all former names, including nicknames, that you have
gone byPlease enter N/A if this question is not applicable.
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I understand that no employment contract either expressed or
implied is created should I be hired by Denton County. I understand
that I will be required to pass a drug/alcohol and/or physical
examination prior to employment. I also understand that if I am a
new employee, I will be required to complete a twelve (12) month
probationary period. I give my consent to Denton County to conduct
a background investigation including contacting any current and/or
previous institutional employers, reference checks, criminal
searches, and verification of credentials. Please enter your
initials and today's date as acceptance of this acknowledgment. If
you do not accept this acknowledgment, please understand that your
application will be rejected.
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