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Position Description: Emergency Communications Officer

Department Head: Gary Cutler

Job Posting Number: 418-0515-81610

Date Open: August 16, 2010

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

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.

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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 must be submitted directly to the Hays County Sheriff’s Office at1307 Uhland Rd., San Marcos, Texas 78666. For more information about this job or the application, please call 512-393-7838.

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