Job Description
Are you ready to make a tangible difference in your community? The City of Laredo is seeking highly motivated and resilient individuals to join our team as Police Dispatcher Trainees. In this critical role, you will serve as the central hub of communication for the Laredo Police Department, ensuring rapid response times and public safety.
As a Police Dispatcher Trainee, you will undergo specialized training to master radio communication, emergency protocols, and database management. We offer a dynamic work environment where every shift counts. If you possess exceptional multi-tasking abilities, calm under pressure, and a desire to serve, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and Dispatch: Continuously monitor police radio frequencies and emergency communication lines to dispatch law enforcement, fire, and medical units efficiently.
- Emergency Response: Receive and process 911 calls, gathering critical information and relaying instructions to callers and responding officers.
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, up-to-date logs of all incidents, calls, and unit movements in the CAD (Computer-Aided Dispatch) system.
- Information Relay: Provide vital information to responding officers, including suspect descriptions, vehicle locations, and scene hazards.
- Community Support: Assist in providing non-emergency information to the public and coordinate with other city agencies during large-scale events.
- Training: Complete required dispatcher training programs to achieve full certification as a Police Dispatcher.
Qualifications
- Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
- License: Valid Class C Texas Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to type proficiently.
- Criminal History: No felony convictions; background check required.
- Stability: Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to work in the United States.