Communications Officer - Part Time - Sheriff
Company: Denton County, TX
Location: Denton
Posted on: May 8, 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
for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care to
care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
for an employee with a serious health condition Employees who will
be away from work for one of these reasons should contact Human
Resources for additional information. When possible, an employee
should provide at least 30 days advance notice. In the case of an
emergency, notification should be made as soon as possible. 01
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. 02 Do you have a
high school diploma or GED? yes No 03 Please indicate the highest
level of education obtained: No High School Diploma or GED General
Equivalency Diploma High School Diploma Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Juris Doctorate PHD Medical
Doctor 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. No College Credit - 14
Credit Hours 15-29 Credit Hours 30-44 Credit Hours 45-59 Credit
Hours 60-89 Credit Hours 90-119 Credit Hours 120-149 Credit Hours
150-179 Credit Hours 180-209 Credit Hours 210-239 Credit Hours
240-269 Credit Hours 270-299 Credit Hours 300-329 Credit Hours
330-359 Credit Hours 360-389 Credit Hours 390 Credit Hours or more
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. Less Than 6 Months At least 6 Months, but less
than 1 Year 1 Year At least 1 Year & 6 Months, but less than 2
Years 2 Years 3 Years 4 Years 5 Years 6 Years 7 Years 8 Years 9
Years 10 Years 11 Years 12 Years 13 Years 14 Years 15 Years or more
07 Are you at least 18 years of age? Yes No 08 Are you a U.S.
citizen? Yes No 09 Are you willing and able to work part-time? Yes
No 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: 11
Are you licensed as a Communication Officer by the Texas Commission
on Law Enforcement? Yes No 12 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? Yes No 13 Have you EVER been arrested? Yes No 14 Have
you ever been detained by law enforcement? Yes No 15 Have you ever
had a criminal case dismissed? Yes No 16 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)? Yes No 17 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)? Yes No 18 Have you ever been convicted of any charge that
would prevent you from legally possessing a firearm or ammunition?
Yes No 19 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. 20 Do you possess a valid driver's license? Yes No 21 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. 23 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? Yes No 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. 26 Where did you hear
about this position? Denton Record Chronicle Governmentjobs.com
Monster.com Indeed Craigslist Facebook Other 27 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. 28 If you
selected "Other" in the previous question, please specify how you
were referred to this position. 29 List any and all former names,
including nicknames, that you have gone byPlease enter N/A if this
question is not applicable. 30 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. Required Question
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