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Age: YOU MUST BE 21 TO APPLYTesting Date/Time: To Be AnnouncedClosing Date/Time: To Be Announced - To be eligible a completed application must be submitted to Human Resources or hiring@elliscounty.texas.gov. Salary: $57,731.00 annuallyLocation: 300 S. Jackson Waxahachie, Texas To Apply UPDATE: To complete an application please click link under Tools and follow the instructions on the application. All applications must be filled out on the computer. No hand-written applications will be accepted.DescriptionTo provide emergency Dispatch services; to gather, receive, record, and disseminate information from Officers and the general public to appropriate parties and agencies; and to perform a variety of technical dispatching tasks in support of the telecommunications program. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Dispatcher Step 1 - Salary: $57,731.00 annually6-step pay scale available through the step-pay program.Step Pay Scale Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6Dispatcher $57,731.00 $59,360.00 $61,038.00 $62,767.00 $64,547.00 $66,382.00Shift Supervisor $70,789.00 $73,484.00 $76,287.00Dispatch Manager $85,759.00 $89,259.00 $92,908.00 Experience· No experience required but preferred 1 year experience in Dispatch/Telecommunications.License(s) and/or Certification(s)· Must obtain Telecommunications Operator License from Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) with one (1) year of employment.Other Requirement(s)1. Be a citizen of the United States of America.2. At least 21 years of age at time of application.3. Availability to work varying shifts including nights, weekends, holidays and/or overtime.4. Must pass an intensive background investigation, psychological evaluation, and medical/drug screen.5. No less than Honorable Discharge if prior military.6. Has passed a general educational development (GED) test indicating high school graduation level; or holds a high school diploma.7. Have a favorable driving record and hold a valid driver license, if not licensed by the State of Texas, be able to obtain a Texas Driver License before employment.8. At the time of employment have 20/20 vision, either corrected or uncorrected in each eye. Uncorrected vision cannot exceed 20/100 in each eye, unless vision is corrected by the use of corrective lenses, which MUST BE WORN on duty and/or during ALL enforcement related activities or off-duty employment. Must be free of dichromatic color blindness, night blindness and any other visual deficiencies or limitations. Persons, who have had eye surgery performed on either eye, will not be eligible to be hired, until one year after the surgery.9. Have no hearing loss greater than 30-decibels (correction) in either ear. Uncorrected hearing cannot exceed a 60-decibel loss in either ear.10. Be of good character.11. Have a favorable work and school record.12. If an active TCOLE licensed Telecommunicator, may never have had his/her license revoked or currently be under any type of suspension other than academic.13. Not have a criminal record that would preclude hiring, as determined by TCOLE and Ellis County Sheriff’s Office standards.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities1. Effective oral and written communication skills.2. MS Office or similar software skills.3. Ability to type thirty-five (35) words per minute.4. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.Performance Exam1. Exam covers data entry, memory recall, spelling, reading comprehension, sentence clarity, prioritization, map reading, cross-referencing, and call summarization skills.2. Time Limit: N/A3. **Please note: The Criticall exam for this position can only be taken two (2) times within a twelve (12) month period.4. PICTURE I.D.REQUIREDDisqualifiers1. Criminal HistoryA. No convictions for or probation, to include deferred, that would preclude a person from being licensed by TCOLE. (TCOLE standard)B. No conviction of a crime of moral turpitude, no time limit applies. (ECSO standard)C. Under indictment or pending trial for any Felony, Class A or Class B misdemeanor or non-traffic Class C misdemeanor. (ECSO standard)D. Cannot have admitted to committing a sex crime, a hate crime, or an aggravated act of violence, even if the act was never discovered or the applicant was never arrested or charged. (ECSO standard).F. Cannot have been jailed at any time for failing to pay child support, unless the applicant can prove that he/she was wrongfully jailed. 2. Driving HistoryA. Convicted of Failure to Stop and Render Aid. (ECSO standard)B. Convicted of driving while license suspended in the last 10 years. (ECSO standard)C. May not have had a suspended license within two years of application. (ECSO standard)D. May not have been convicted of more than three moving violation and/or chargeable accidents in the preceding two-year period or convicted of no more than five moving violations and/or chargeable accidents in the preceding three-year period. (ECSO standard)E. Prohibited by any state or federal law from operating a motor vehicle. (TCOLE standard)If you have questions, please contact Personnel Division via email hiring@elliscounty.texas.gov or 972-825-4901.In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Ellis County Sheriff's Office will make every reasonable effort to accommodate your needs. For any special requests, please contact (972) 825-4901 and ask to speak to Officer Chatman.The Ellis County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of genetic information in compliance with GINA, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, age, or disability in hiring, conditions, or termination of employment. Final applicants for employment with the Ellis County Sheriff's Office are subject to drug testing and thorough background screening.Ellis County Sheriff's Office300 S. Jackson St.Waxahachie, TX 75165972-825-4901SALARY Annual Salary Hourly Salary Dispatcher Step 1 Dispatcher Step 1 $57,731.00 $27.7553 ** The above may not be all inclusive and may be subject to change without notice. Other duties and requirements may apply.To apply for this position, you MUST submit an Ellis County Employment Application to: ELLIS COUNTYHUMAN RESOURCES302 N MONROE ST, STE 338WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165You may also email your application to: humanresources@co.ellis.tx.us ELLIS COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ELLIS COUNTY PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY
Age: YOU MUST BE 21 TO APPLYTesting Date/Time: To Be AnnouncedClosing Date/Time: To Be Announced - To be eligible a completed application must be submitted to Human Resources or hiring@elliscounty.texas.gov. Salary: $57,731.00 annuallyLocation: 300 S. Jackson Waxahachie, Texas To Apply UPDATE: To complete an application please click link under Tools and follow the instructions on the application. All applications must be filled out on the computer. No hand-written applications will be accepted.DescriptionTo provide emergency Dispatch services; to gather, receive, record, and disseminate information from Officers and the general public to appropriate parties and agencies; and to perform a variety of technical dispatching tasks in support of the telecommunications program. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Dispatcher Step 1 - Salary: $57,731.00 annually6-step pay scale available through the step-pay program.Step Pay Scale Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6Dispatcher $57,731.00 $59,360.00 $61,038.00 $62,767.00 $64,547.00 $66,382.00Shift Supervisor $70,789.00 $73,484.00 $76,287.00Dispatch Manager $85,759.00 $89,259.00 $92,908.00 Experience· No experience required but preferred 1 year experience in Dispatch/Telecommunications.License(s) and/or Certification(s)· Must obtain Telecommunications Operator License from Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) with one (1) year of employment.Other Requirement(s)1. Be a citizen of the United States of America.2. At least 21 years of age at time of application.3. Availability to work varying shifts including nights, weekends, holidays and/or overtime.4. Must pass an intensive background investigation, psychological evaluation, and medical/drug screen.5. No less than Honorable Discharge if prior military.6. Has passed a general educational development (GED) test indicating high school graduation level; or holds a high school diploma.7. Have a favorable driving record and hold a valid driver license, if not licensed by the State of Texas, be able to obtain a Texas Driver License before employment.8. At the time of employment have 20/20 vision, either corrected or uncorrected in each eye. Uncorrected vision cannot exceed 20/100 in each eye, unless vision is corrected by the use of corrective lenses, which MUST BE WORN on duty and/or during ALL enforcement related activities or off-duty employment. Must be free of dichromatic color blindness, night blindness and any other visual deficiencies or limitations. Persons, who have had eye surgery performed on either eye, will not be eligible to be hired, until one year after the surgery.9. Have no hearing loss greater than 30-decibels (correction) in either ear. Uncorrected hearing cannot exceed a 60-decibel loss in either ear.10. Be of good character.11. Have a favorable work and school record.12. If an active TCOLE licensed Telecommunicator, may never have had his/her license revoked or currently be under any type of suspension other than academic.13. Not have a criminal record that would preclude hiring, as determined by TCOLE and Ellis County Sheriff’s Office standards.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities1. Effective oral and written communication skills.2. MS Office or similar software skills.3. Ability to type thirty-five (35) words per minute.4. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.Performance Exam1. Exam covers data entry, memory recall, spelling, reading comprehension, sentence clarity, prioritization, map reading, cross-referencing, and call summarization skills.2. Time Limit: N/A3. **Please note: The Criticall exam for this position can only be taken two (2) times within a twelve (12) month period.4. PICTURE I.D.REQUIREDDisqualifiers1. Criminal HistoryA. No convictions for or probation, to include deferred, that would preclude a person from being licensed by TCOLE. (TCOLE standard)B. No conviction of a crime of moral turpitude, no time limit applies. (ECSO standard)C. Under indictment or pending trial for any Felony, Class A or Class B misdemeanor or non-traffic Class C misdemeanor. (ECSO standard)D. Cannot have admitted to committing a sex crime, a hate crime, or an aggravated act of violence, even if the act was never discovered or the applicant was never arrested or charged. (ECSO standard).F. Cannot have been jailed at any time for failing to pay child support, unless the applicant can prove that he/she was wrongfully jailed. 2. Driving HistoryA. Convicted of Failure to Stop and Render Aid. (ECSO standard)B. Convicted of driving while license suspended in the last 10 years. (ECSO standard)C. May not have had a suspended license within two years of application. (ECSO standard)D. May not have been convicted of more than three moving violation and/or chargeable accidents in the preceding two-year period or convicted of no more than five moving violations and/or chargeable accidents in the preceding three-year period. (ECSO standard)E. Prohibited by any state or federal law from operating a motor vehicle. (TCOLE standard)If you have questions, please contact Personnel Division via email hiring@elliscounty.texas.gov or 972-825-4901.In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Ellis County Sheriff's Office will make every reasonable effort to accommodate your needs. For any special requests, please contact (972) 825-4901 and ask to speak to Officer Chatman.The Ellis County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of genetic information in compliance with GINA, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, age, or disability in hiring, conditions, or termination of employment. Final applicants for employment with the Ellis County Sheriff's Office are subject to drug testing and thorough background screening.Ellis County Sheriff's Office300 S. Jackson St.Waxahachie, TX 75165972-825-4901SALARY Annual Salary Hourly Salary Dispatcher Step 1 Dispatcher Step 1 $57,731.00 $27.7553 ** The above may not be all inclusive and may be subject to change without notice. Other duties and requirements may apply.To apply for this position, you MUST submit an Ellis County Employment Application to: ELLIS COUNTYHUMAN RESOURCES302 N MONROE ST, STE 338WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165You may also email your application to: humanresources@co.ellis.tx.us ELLIS COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ELLIS COUNTY PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY
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