Communications Officer - Part Time - Sheriff

Salary: $26.71 - $30.98 Hourly
Location : Denton, TX
Job Type: Part-Time Non-Exempt
Job Number: 26-064
Department: Sheriff - PR_6019 - Communications
Opening Date: 04/08/2026


Description
THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.

The Communications Officer performs specialized radio and Communications work. This is a high-stress job that requires focus, engagement, and high performance in traumatic, emotionally charged, and life-threatening situations. Personnel in this position are directly responsible for adequately deploying and monitoring the status and locations of all on-duty Police/Fire/EMS units. These individuals must use approved system status management techniques, ensuring efficient and appropriate use of those resources. This position receives incoming non-emergency and emergency calls, prioritizes calls received, and relays information to appropriate field personnel via the available communications system. Due to this position being time-driven, applicants must possess the innate ability to perform several tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Examples of Duties
Operates emergency and non-emergency communication systems; receives requests for service by telephone; obtains and relays necessary information efficiently and accurately; gives callers direction and instruction as necessary.

Operates numerous highly technical computer systems including the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD); enters and retrieves information to and from various databases including TCIC/NCIC, Denton County computer systems, and a variety of local, regional, and state emergency response databases.

Monitors state and national messages, requests, and transactions through TLETS/NLETS while ensuring compliance with Federal and State laws and department policies and procedures

Processes, forwards, and maintains records of information obtained or entered; maintains appropriate logs of services requested.

Operates radio console consisting of numerous talk groups.

Dispatches, monitors, and tracks multiple law enforcement, fire, and EMS agencies.

Ensures radio operations are conducted in accordance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) procedures and requirements.

Monitor all radio traffic while simultaneously listening in the room for pre-alerts to incoming calls, pre-alerting units, and promptly putting units on scene to maintain system compliance.
Ensure timely and accurate dispatching of units, utilizing appropriate system status management, CAD, Radio, and other tools.

Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Willing to work as needed, up to 29 hours per week.

Texas Commission on Law Enforcement license as a Communications Officer is preferred.

High School Diploma or GED required.

Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) license within one year of their appointment (Tex. Occ. Code § 1701.301; 37 Tex. Admin. Code § 217.27 )required.

TCOLE approved Basic Telecommunicator course, Crisis Communications course, TDD/TTY for Telecommunicators and a TCOLE approved Field Training Course are required within one year of assignment (Tex. Occ. Code § 1701.405; Tex. Occ. Code § 1701.352).

Must be 18 years of age.


Must be a U.S. citizen.


Possession of a valid driver's license. Must be able to obtain a State of Texas driver's license within 90 days.
Supplemental Information

Only those interested in a part-time position should apply.

Willing to work as needed, up to 29 hours per week.
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement license as a Communications Officer is preferred.

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Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.

*Note: These benefits are not included for Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.

Denton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.
Family Medical Leave: Denton County employees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.
The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave

• for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
• to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
• for an employee with a serious health condition

Employees who will be away from work for one of these reasons should contact Human Resources for additional information. When possible, an employee should provide at least 30 days advance notice. In the case of an emergency, notification should be made as soon as possible.
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Failure to accept the acknowledgment statement below can result in your employment application being rejected for failure to meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job posting. Your application for this employment opportunity will not be reconsidered if you fail to abide by the statements below.COMPLETED APPLICATION ACKNOWLEDGMENT: I hereby acknowledge that I must complete ALL sections of the employment application, to include the supplemental questions. I understand that failure to enter all relevant work experience in the work history section of the application will result in the rejection of my employment application. I understand that to knowingly make or cause to be made any false statement, omission, or misrepresentation of a material fact in any application, and/or its supplemental questions shall be grounds for termination. I also understand that I must provide at least THREE references in the "REFERENCES" section of the application. Furthermore, I acknowledge that Denton County does NOT accept resumes in lieu of completed applications. Please enter your initials and today's date as acceptance of this acknowledgement. If you do not accept this acknowledgment, please understand that your application will be rejected.
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Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• yes
• No

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Please indicate the highest level of education obtained:

• No High School Diploma or GED
• General Equivalency Diploma
• High School Diploma
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Juris Doctorate
• PHD
• Medical Doctor

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How many credit hours have you earned at an accredited college or university?This should include hours earned from completion of a degree, hours earned towards a degree, and/or hours earned but not in conjunction with a degree.

• No College Credit - 14 Credit Hours
• 15-29 Credit Hours
• 30-44 Credit Hours
• 45-59 Credit Hours
• 60-89 Credit Hours
• 90-119 Credit Hours
• 120-149 Credit Hours
• 150-179 Credit Hours
• 180-209 Credit Hours
• 210-239 Credit Hours
• 240-269 Credit Hours
• 270-299 Credit Hours
• 300-329 Credit Hours
• 330-359 Credit Hours
• 360-389 Credit Hours
• 390 Credit Hours or more

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I acknowledge that I must provide the Denton County Human Resources Department with an OFFICIAL transcript confirming hours completed as indicated in the question above, should an employment opportunity be offered and accepted. Please enter your initials and today's date as acknowledgment. If you did not indicate completion of credit hours, please enter N/A.
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Please select the years of full-time experience you have as a 911 Operator or any other emergency call center experience. NOTE: YOU MUST COMPLETE THE WORK HISTORY SECTION OF THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION TO INCLUDE THE VERIFIABLE FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AS INDICATED OR BE DISQUALIFIED.

• Less Than 6 Months
• At least 6 Months, but less than 1 Year
• 1 Year
• At least 1 Year & 6 Months, but less than 2 Years
• 2 Years
• 3 Years
• 4 Years
• 5 Years
• 6 Years
• 7 Years
• 8 Years
• 9 Years
• 10 Years
• 11 Years
• 12 Years
• 13 Years
• 14 Years
• 15 Years or more

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Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a U.S. citizen?

• Yes
• No

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Are you willing and able to work part-time?

• Yes
• No

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If you are licensed by TCOLE, please provide your PID number. If you do not already carry a license, please answer with N/A:
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Are you licensed as a Communication Officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement?

• Yes
• No

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The Sheriff's office operates 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week. Are you willing and available to work nights, weekends, and holidays under potentially hazardous conditions?

• Yes
• No

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Have you EVER been arrested?

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever been detained by law enforcement?

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever had a criminal case dismissed?

• Yes
• No

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Have you EVER been indicted, criminally charged, or convicted of any misdemeanor or felony offense in this state or in any other legal jurisdiction (including offenses punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice)?

• Yes
• No

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Are you presently involved in any criminal proceedings, civil, felony or misdemeanor, excluding minor traffic violations (i.e. required to appear in court and/or pay a fine, pay probationary fees, on probation, involved in a pre-trail diversion program)?

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever been convicted of any charge that would prevent you from legally possessing a firearm or ammunition?

• Yes
• No

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If you have answered yes to any of the previous six questions, please provide the following information: List the date of arrest and/or conviction, the type of arrest and/or conviction (describe the nature of the offense- felony or misdemeanor), and the disposition (jail/prison, probation, reduced charge, dismissed, pre-trail diversion, statute expiration) for each offense. If you responded no to all of the previous six questions, please enter, N/ A.
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Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Please provide your:Driver's License #: Failure to provide valid driver's license information will automatically disqualify you for this employment opportunity.
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Please provide the State of Issuance for the driver's license # provided in the previous question: Failure to provide valid driver's license information will automatically disqualify you for this employment opportunity.
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Please provide the Expiration Date for the driver's license # previously provided: Failure to provide valid driver's license information will automatically disqualify you for this employment opportunity.
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Have you EVER previously submitted an application for the Denton County Sheriff's office?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes, to the previous question, please list all positions you have applied for within the Denton County Sheriff's office.If you responded no, to the previous question, please enter N/A.
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Where did you hear about this position?

• Denton Record Chronicle
• Governmentjobs.com
• Monster.com
• Indeed
• Craigslist
• Facebook
• Other

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Should you be selected for an interview, you will receive a phone call or email with all the necessary information for scheduling and attending your interview. Please see the acknowledgment below.Failure to accept the acknowledgment statement below can delay the processing of your application. By acknowledging the statement you understand you are responsible for checking your phone messages and email address (provided during online application registration) for information pertaining to potential interviews for this job posting. To ensure proper delivery of emails please add View email address on click.appcast.io to your email safe list. INTERVIEW ACKNOWLEDGMENT: I hereby acknowledge that all interviews for this vacancy, will be communicated via phone or email. Please enter your initials and today's date as acceptance of this acknowledgment. If you do not accept this acknowledgment, please enter N/A.
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If you selected "Other" in the previous question, please specify how you were referred to this position.
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List any and all former names, including nicknames, that you have gone byPlease enter N/A if this question is not applicable.
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I understand that no employment contract either expressed or implied is created should I be hired by Denton County. I understand that I will be required to pass a drug/alcohol and/or physical examination prior to employment. I also understand that if I am a new employee, I will be required to complete a twelve (12) month probationary period. I give my consent to Denton County to conduct a background investigation including contacting any current and/or previous institutional employers, reference checks, criminal searches, and verification of credentials. Please enter your initials and today's date as acceptance of this acknowledgment. If you do not accept this acknowledgment, please understand that your application will be rejected.
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