Public Safety Communicator Trainee - City of El Paso
Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX
About the Job
MOS Codes: 370 (Coast Guard), 2847 (Marine Corps), H03A (Navy), 25S (Army)
Education and Experience: A High School diploma, GED, or higher, and two (2) years general work experience, one (1) year of which included public contact.
Licenses and Certificates: Successfully complete and obtain the American Heart Association Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Health Provider course or equivalent and Basic First Aid certifications; Emergency Medical Dispatch and Emergency Fire Dispatch courses and International Academy of Emergency Dispatch (IAED) certification; Texas Crime Information Center (TCIC) certification, to include on-line Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS) certification course; and Priority Dispatch Pro-QA certification. Must obtain all certifications and complete required courses within six (6) months of appointment.
Successfully complete the Basic Telecommunicator Certificate Course, Crisis Communication Telecommunicator Course, and obtain Telecommunicator License from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) within one (1) year of appointment.
All licenses and certificates must be maintained during course of employment, to include Department and Division requirements for continuing education credits.
Special Requirements: Must be a current U.S. citizen (per requirement of TCOLE licensure). Must successfully pass an audiogram, drug screening, psychological examination, and stringent background investigation.
Promotion: Upon successful completion of the six (6) months training program, the trainee will be promoted to the Public Safety Communicator position.