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City of Murphy, TX is Hiring a Telecommunications Officer Near Murphy, TX
Salary$48,276.80 - $57,928.00 Annually
Location :
Murphy, TX
Job TypeRegular Full-Time
Job Number00324
DepartmentPolice
Opening Date01/03/2024
Closing Date7/31/2024 5:00 PM Central
Job DescriptionThe City of Murphy's
Police Department
seeks to add a
Telecommunications Officer
position to its' dynamic team! As a Telecommunications Officer, you will be under direct supervision of the Telecommunications Supervisor, receives and dispatches requests for police, fire, ambulance, and animal control emergency and non-emergency services, while modeling our core values of Murphy
Schedule CommitmentMUST ACCEPT ON CALL DUTY STATUS AND WORK FLEXIBLE HOURS TO INCLUDE ALL SHIFTS INCLUDING NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS
Pay Plan This opportunity is exempt and budgeted on Pay Grade #28.The pay plan range below is shown to represent opportunities for growth and development within this opportunity. We are seeking to hire between the Min to Mid range of the pay grade shown dependent upon qualifications.
Min
$ 48,278.16Mid
$ 57,933.80Max
$ 67,589.43
For application support, or to check the status of your application, contact Human Resources by e-mailing
hr@murphytx.org
Examples of Duties
Operates a multi-line communication systemAnswer phones and directs callers to the appropriate city employeeMonitors and broadcasts on communication radio equipmentDispatches police, fire and emergency medical units and animal control as well as other city departments, such as public works and parks and recreation, as neededOperates various telecommunication, multi-channel radio equipment, and Enhanced 911 systemAssigns police, fire, and ambulance support elements to routine/emergency calls for serviceRecords all activities and locations of police units and animal control unitsUses computer terminals to make entries and inquiries and interprets the responses from various automated databasesProvides Emergency Medical Pre & Post Arrival InstructionsRetrieves Driver's License and Vehicle Registration data from computer systemChecks for outstanding warrants, stolen vehicles and articlesEnters and clears warrants and stolen articles from department to TCIC/NCIC computerOperates video recording, closed circuit television, and tape logging equipmentCommunicates with the hearing and speech impaired by a teletype systemScreens and forwards telephone calls for the police, fire department, and animal control departmentsIs aware of and able to review the city's crime analysis software, such as RaidsOn Line and review crime trends as indicated with their respective shifts regularlyAble to operate the city-wide locking control system, setting opening and closings according to scheduled eventsDevelops own knowledge, skills and abilities to enhance and ensure continued success and meets all mandated training requirements as specified by TCOLE for the maintenance of a licensed telecommunicatorOperates computers, telephones, radios, recorders, and other technical equipmentAdheres to personnel safety, departmental policies and procedures, and Administrative OrdersPerforms other related duties as assignedTypical Qualifications
Minimum QualificationsHigh School Graduate or General Education Diploma (GED)Licensed Telecommunicator or able to obtain license within specified period designated by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)Valid Texas Class C Driver's License - driving record must be in compliance with City policyPREFERRED QUALIFICATION
Two (2) years of municipal Police, Fire, and 911 enhanced dispatching experienceCurrent Telecommunications License as issued by TCOLECertified Emergency Medical DispatchSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
May be required to pass a drug screen and/or pre?employment job performance assessment.2022-2023Full Time Employee Benefits Summary
Retirement benefits provided through the Texas Municipal Retirement System. Mandatory contributions via payroll deduction - employee contributes 7% and the City matches 2 - 1.Term Life Insurance plan of $20,000 paid for by the City of Murphy. Supplemental coverage is available for purchase by the employee.Medical/Dental/Vision insurance. City pays the full premium for employees and provides a 50% premium contribution for qualified dependents. PPO plan with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Dental plan with Ameritas and Vision plan with VSP. Benefits are deducted pre-tax, see table below for rates.Telemedicine, including a behavioral health component, fully funded by the City of MurphyFlexible Spending Health and Dependent Care accounts available for employee contribution.Long-term disability insurance paid by the City of Murphy.Identity Protection plan available through My ID Care.Longevity pay: All full-time employees receive $4.00 per month for each year of service beginning the month following the first full year of service.Employee Assistance Program provided free to employees and family members.Vacation: Two weeks (10 days) annually through the first five years, three weeks (15 days) annually from 5 years to 10 years, and four weeks (20 days) annually for 10 years of service and beyond. Time accrues incrementally each pay period.Sick time: Two weeks (10 days) annually - accrued incrementally each pay period. Time can be rolled over each year to a maximum of 720 hours.10 paid holidays per year.Deferred Compensation Plan (457) offered by Mission Square. Optional and fully funded by the employee.
Rates For Medical/Dental/Vision InsuranceSemi-Monthly* Premiums Coverage Level
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
EnhancedVision Plan
MyID Care
Employee Only No Cost No Cost No Cost $2.26 $4.98 Employee Spouse $167.09 $9.18 $1.05 $4.66 N/A Employee Child(ren) $119.38 $14.00 $1.10 $4.79 N/A Employee Family $245.17 $23.07 $2.84 $8.79 $8.98*Employees are paid bi-weekly (26 times per year), but insurance premiums are deducted only 24 times per year.
Location :
Murphy, TX
Job TypeRegular Full-Time
Job Number00324
DepartmentPolice
Opening Date01/03/2024
Closing Date7/31/2024 5:00 PM Central
Job DescriptionThe City of Murphy's
Police Department
seeks to add a
Telecommunications Officer
position to its' dynamic team! As a Telecommunications Officer, you will be under direct supervision of the Telecommunications Supervisor, receives and dispatches requests for police, fire, ambulance, and animal control emergency and non-emergency services, while modeling our core values of Murphy
Schedule CommitmentMUST ACCEPT ON CALL DUTY STATUS AND WORK FLEXIBLE HOURS TO INCLUDE ALL SHIFTS INCLUDING NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS
Pay Plan This opportunity is exempt and budgeted on Pay Grade #28.The pay plan range below is shown to represent opportunities for growth and development within this opportunity. We are seeking to hire between the Min to Mid range of the pay grade shown dependent upon qualifications.
Min
$ 48,278.16Mid
$ 57,933.80Max
$ 67,589.43
For application support, or to check the status of your application, contact Human Resources by e-mailing
hr@murphytx.org
Examples of Duties
Operates a multi-line communication systemAnswer phones and directs callers to the appropriate city employeeMonitors and broadcasts on communication radio equipmentDispatches police, fire and emergency medical units and animal control as well as other city departments, such as public works and parks and recreation, as neededOperates various telecommunication, multi-channel radio equipment, and Enhanced 911 systemAssigns police, fire, and ambulance support elements to routine/emergency calls for serviceRecords all activities and locations of police units and animal control unitsUses computer terminals to make entries and inquiries and interprets the responses from various automated databasesProvides Emergency Medical Pre & Post Arrival InstructionsRetrieves Driver's License and Vehicle Registration data from computer systemChecks for outstanding warrants, stolen vehicles and articlesEnters and clears warrants and stolen articles from department to TCIC/NCIC computerOperates video recording, closed circuit television, and tape logging equipmentCommunicates with the hearing and speech impaired by a teletype systemScreens and forwards telephone calls for the police, fire department, and animal control departmentsIs aware of and able to review the city's crime analysis software, such as RaidsOn Line and review crime trends as indicated with their respective shifts regularlyAble to operate the city-wide locking control system, setting opening and closings according to scheduled eventsDevelops own knowledge, skills and abilities to enhance and ensure continued success and meets all mandated training requirements as specified by TCOLE for the maintenance of a licensed telecommunicatorOperates computers, telephones, radios, recorders, and other technical equipmentAdheres to personnel safety, departmental policies and procedures, and Administrative OrdersPerforms other related duties as assignedTypical Qualifications
Minimum QualificationsHigh School Graduate or General Education Diploma (GED)Licensed Telecommunicator or able to obtain license within specified period designated by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)Valid Texas Class C Driver's License - driving record must be in compliance with City policyPREFERRED QUALIFICATION
Two (2) years of municipal Police, Fire, and 911 enhanced dispatching experienceCurrent Telecommunications License as issued by TCOLECertified Emergency Medical DispatchSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
May be required to pass a drug screen and/or pre?employment job performance assessment.2022-2023Full Time Employee Benefits Summary
Retirement benefits provided through the Texas Municipal Retirement System. Mandatory contributions via payroll deduction - employee contributes 7% and the City matches 2 - 1.Term Life Insurance plan of $20,000 paid for by the City of Murphy. Supplemental coverage is available for purchase by the employee.Medical/Dental/Vision insurance. City pays the full premium for employees and provides a 50% premium contribution for qualified dependents. PPO plan with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Dental plan with Ameritas and Vision plan with VSP. Benefits are deducted pre-tax, see table below for rates.Telemedicine, including a behavioral health component, fully funded by the City of MurphyFlexible Spending Health and Dependent Care accounts available for employee contribution.Long-term disability insurance paid by the City of Murphy.Identity Protection plan available through My ID Care.Longevity pay: All full-time employees receive $4.00 per month for each year of service beginning the month following the first full year of service.Employee Assistance Program provided free to employees and family members.Vacation: Two weeks (10 days) annually through the first five years, three weeks (15 days) annually from 5 years to 10 years, and four weeks (20 days) annually for 10 years of service and beyond. Time accrues incrementally each pay period.Sick time: Two weeks (10 days) annually - accrued incrementally each pay period. Time can be rolled over each year to a maximum of 720 hours.10 paid holidays per year.Deferred Compensation Plan (457) offered by Mission Square. Optional and fully funded by the employee.
Rates For Medical/Dental/Vision InsuranceSemi-Monthly* Premiums Coverage Level
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
EnhancedVision Plan
MyID Care
Employee Only No Cost No Cost No Cost $2.26 $4.98 Employee Spouse $167.09 $9.18 $1.05 $4.66 N/A Employee Child(ren) $119.38 $14.00 $1.10 $4.79 N/A Employee Family $245.17 $23.07 $2.84 $8.79 $8.98*Employees are paid bi-weekly (26 times per year), but insurance premiums are deducted only 24 times per year.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$104k-139k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/23/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/04/2024
WEBSITE
murphytx.org
HEADQUARTERS
MURPHY, TX
SIZE
25 - 50
FOUNDED
1958
TYPE
Private
CEO
HEATHER WHITE
REVENUE
<$5M
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