Job Description
Join the elite Fort Worth Police Department as a Police Dispatcher Trainee and become the critical lifeline connecting first responders to our community. This urgent opening offers a fast-track career path in public safety with comprehensive paid training and growth opportunities. You'll operate cutting-edge communication systems, manage emergency calls, and coordinate field operations – all while making a tangible impact on public safety. Our supportive team environment and competitive benefits package make this the perfect launchpad for your emergency services career.
Responsibilities
- Process emergency/non-emergency calls with exceptional speed and accuracy
- Dispatch police, fire, and EMS units using CAD/RMS systems
- Maintain constant communication with field units during critical incidents
- Enter/update case information in law enforcement databases
- Provide crisis intervention and pre-arrival instructions to callers
- Operate multiple communication channels simultaneously
- Adhere to strict confidentiality and HIPAA/GDPR protocols
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required (college preferred)
- Ability to type 40+ WPM (verified typing certificate required)
- Valid Texas Driver's License with clean record
- Pass criminal background check and polygraph examination
- Must be 18+ years old and U.S. citizen
- Basic computer literacy and multi-tasking ability
- Clear speaking voice with excellent diction
- No prior felony convictions