Job Description
Join the elite team protecting Fort Worth as a Police Dispatcher Trainee! This is your gateway to a dynamic career in emergency services where every call matters. We provide comprehensive paid training to transform your skills into life-saving expertise. Work alongside seasoned professionals in a state-of-the-art communications center, serving a diverse community of 900,000+ residents. This role offers exceptional growth opportunities within one of Texas' largest police departments.
Responsibilities
- Process emergency and non-emergency calls with precision and empathy
- Dispatch police units using CAD/RMS systems
- Maintain detailed logs and incident documentation
- Coordinate multi-agency responses during critical incidents
- Provide clear instructions to callers in crisis situations
- Operate radio equipment and emergency notification systems
- Adhere to strict confidentiality and HIPAA compliance standards
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Ability to pass background check and polygraph examination
- Typing speed of 40+ WPM with 95% accuracy
- Valid Texas driver's license with clean record
- Ability to work rotating shifts including nights/weekends
- U.S. citizenship or legal resident status
- No felony convictions or domestic violence charges
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications