THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICENOW OFFERING LATERAL HIRE OPPORTUNITY AND ADDITIONAL PAY FOR TCOLE CERTIFICATION! Duties include receiving and dispatching emergency calls from citizens requesting police service; maintaining contact with police field units; entering, updating and retrieving information from teletype networks; and providing assistance in taking reports over the telephone. Duties require being able to work an eight or 12 hour shift covering a 24-hour period, and schedule will include weekends and some holidays. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and two years relevant experience; Computer Aided Dispatch, 911 or similar police-related experience preferred. If and when requested, must take and pass an assessment on Critical Personnel Selection Software. Must have, or be able to obtain within specified timeframe, TCOLE telecommunications proficiency certificate and state licensure. Duties involve access to sensitive Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS), which requires that a thorough background check be conducted. Candidates will be subject to a polygraph exam and criminal history check. In accordance with CJIS requirements, must not have any criminal conviction as an adult or juvenile above the grade of a Class B misdemeanor or any Class B misdemeanor within the past 10 years; other convictions may also be considered. EFFECTIVE 1/7/24: PAY GRADE GG19 / FULL PAY RANGE $27.22 - $38.38 PER HOUR The full job description for this position and all other City of Irving job classifications are available online.
The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The City of Irving is dedicated to making diversity and inclusivity a priority, to continually refine and develop best practices, and to foster a participatory government. The city also acknowledges that its employees’ diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve.Individuals hired into this position will receive $1,666 after their first 30 days of employment provided there are no documented attendance or disciplinary issues.Employees that successfully complete their 6-month orientation period will receive an additional one-time payment of $1,667 provided there are no documented attendance or disciplinary issues.Employees that successfully complete one year of employment without documented attendance or disciplinary issues will receive an additional one-time payment of $1,667.The maximum amount of hiring incentive that an individual employee may receive is $5,000.
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