Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Police Dispatcher

$43.68k - $60.13k

Parkland Health and Hospital System

Location: Logistics Building

$5,000 Sign on Bonus

Compensation: $43,680- $60,132 per year (based on experience)

Primary Purpose
Receives, records and dispatches service calls and requests to ensure that security and public safety needs at Parkland facilities are handled in a timely manner.

Minimum Specifications

Education
  • High school graduate or GED.
Experience
  • Prefer previous law enforcement experience.
Equivalent Education and/or Experience
  • None
Certification/Registration/Licensure
  • Must obtain within one year from date of hire or placement in role Basic Telecommunications Certification from the State of Texas.
Skills or Special Abilities
  • Must pass extensive background investigation.
  • Must pass a pre-employment polygraph.
  • Must be able to demonstrate multi-tasking abilities.
  • Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of personal computers.
  • Must have effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Must be able to make sound judgments.
  • Must remain calm and effectively respond during stressful and/or high pressure emergency situations.
  • Must deal with the public and fellow employees in a tactful and diplomatic manner.
Responsibilities
  • Receive, record, and process requests for service or assistance and radio dispatch officers to provide appropriate police response.
  • Operate National and State Criminal Information Network Systems. Maintain the confidentiality of all data entered or removed from the system including system activities.
  • Provide supervisors with information concerning access authorizations into hospital units, offices, and restricted parking areas to prevent unauthorized access by unauthorized persons.
  • Monitor Parkland Fire Alarm System. Dispatch appropriate responses ensuring safety and security of patients, visitors, employees and Parkland facilities.
  • Monitor Closed Circuit Television Systems observing internal and external locations of Parkland facilities ensuring the safety and security of all persons and facilities.
  • Stay abreast of the latest developments, advancements and techniques used in police communication operations.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of current laws, policies, procedures, and regulations that impact or govern law enforcement and public safety.
  • Monitor and report Communications Center equipment malfunctions, inform supervision of problems and initiate repair requests to ensure equipment remains operational.
  • Accurately record and/or distribute police department confidential information requests to appropriate supervisory staff and administrative officials of the department as requested.
Sign on Bonus
  • Parkland is offering a $5,000 hiring incentive for eligible Dispatcher candidates.
  • To qualify for this incentive, applicants must: Not be current Parkland employees and must not have been employed by Parkland within the past 12 months

Requisition ID: 985934
Vacancy posted 3 hours ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Police Dispatcher in Plano, TX vacancy
  •  ...The University of Texas at Dallas is hiring a Police Telecommunicator responsible for managing emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatching services, and ensuring effective communication between field units. The role requires a high school diploma and one year of customer... 
    Suggested

    University of Texas at Dallas

    Richardson, TX
    4 days ago
  • The City of Murphy Police Department seeks a Telecommunications Officer to handle emergency and non-emergency police, fire, EMS, and animal control dispatching under supervision. The role requires operating a multi-line system, radio equipment, and 911-related tasks with... 
    Suggested
    Flexible hours

    City-of-Murph

    Murphy, TX
    1 day ago
  • $22.5 per hour

     ...reports on computer keyboards using Microsoft Office, Computer Aided Dispatch, and other applications. Uses good judgment when making...  ...determining the nature of the caller’s business and dispatching police and other units, or referring the call to the appropriate resources... 
    Suggested
    Hourly pay
    Contract work
    Work at office
    Local area
    Immediate start
    Shift work
    Night shift
    Afternoon shift

    North Texas Tollway Authority

    Plano, TX
    11 days ago
  •  ...Job Summary The primary function of a Police Telecommunicator is to receive and prioritize emergency 9-1-1 and non-emergency telephone...  ...The telecommunicator enters information into a Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system and processes non‑emergency and routine requests for... 
    Suggested
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Shift work
    Night shift
    Rotating shift
    Afternoon shift

    University of Texas at Dallas

    Richardson, TX
    4 days ago
  •  ...Dispatcher The City of Wylie's 911 Communications division is seeking a Dispatcher. The selected applicant will receive requests for Police, Fire, Emergency Medical Services, Animal Control and Utilities. Will dispatch public safety units, operate various telecommunications... 
    Suggested
    Temporary work
    Immediate start
    Shift work

    City of Wylie, Texas

    Wylie, TX
    3 days ago
  •  ...Dispatcher The 20 LLC is a premier Managed Service Provider delivering enterprise-class IT services to businesses nationwide. We specialize in supporting organizations across a wide range of industries - including legal, financial, healthcare, and more - by providing... 
    Work at office

    the20

    Plano, TX
    1 day ago
  • $1,200 - $2,500 per week

    A logistics company is seeking an Entry-Level Freight Dispatcher to support owner-operators with daily dispatch operations. This independent contractor role involves coordinating freight, communicating with brokers, and maintaining dispatch records. Suitable candidates... 
    For contractors

    American Logistics Authority

    Plano, TX
    3 days ago
  •  ...answer emergency and non-emergency calls Record all the calls Proactively address problems and suggest solutions Receive and dispatch orders Assess situation and prioritize calls Oversee the route of field units and track delivery status of products... 

    TradeJobsWorkforce

    Murphy, TX
    2 days ago
  • $25 per hour

     ...Pinkerton Scheduling Dispatcher 170+ Years Strong. Industry Leader. Global Impact. At Pinkerton, the mission is to protect our clients. To do this, we provide enterprise risk management services and programs specifically designed for each client. Pinkerton employees are... 
    Temporary work
    Work at office
    Flexible hours

    PINKERTON | Comprehensive Risk Management

    Plano, TX
    22 hours ago
  •  ...relationships with customers and drivers; utilize relationships to positively influence others What do you need to get started? 21 years or older Computer literate/Knowledge of Bay Area directions Upbeat, positive attitude Prior dispatch experience is a plus!... 
    Flexible hours

    TradeJobsWorkforce

    Plano, TX
    2 days ago
  • $20 - $24 per hour

     ...Dispatcher Work Location: Plano, TX 75075 Pay: $20-24 Contract: 1 yr MON-FRI 8:30am-5:30pm Responsibilities: Monitor and manage the drayage process of shipment movement (receive Arrival Notices, ISF information before port arrival of vessel, create and... 
    Contract work
    Shift work

    People4Net Inc

    Plano, TX
    22 hours ago
  • $23.5 - $32 per hour

    Incoming Telephone Call Manager Job Description As a National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Incoming Telephone Call (ITC) Enumerator Manager for the National Data Collection Center , you will be responsible for leading human resources ...
    Hourly pay
    Part time
    Work at office
    Remote work

    GrabJobs

    Plano, TX
    15 hours ago
  •  ...Dispatch Center Specialist We have three shifts available! Day Shift: 8am to 4pm - Friday to Tuesday (off Wednesday/Thursday) Mid Shift: 4pm to Midnight - Friday to Tuesday (off Wednesday/Thursday) Night Shift: Midnight to 8am - Friday to Tuesday (off Wednesday... 
    Work at office
    Flexible hours
    Shift work
    Night shift
    Day shift

    Hide and Seek Recovery

    Plano, TX
    2 days ago
  •  ...Job Description Job Description Job Title: Dispatch Center Specialist Department: Operations – Dispatch & Logistics Mid shift: 3pm to 11pm – Friday to Tuesday (off Wednesdays & Thursdays) About HNS Recovery HNS Recovery is one of America’s fastest... 
    Immediate start
    Flexible hours
    Shift work
    Night shift

    The car source LLC

    Plano, TX
    2 days ago
  • A prominent IT consultancy firm in Texas is seeking experienced professionals to manage Tableau server components and support its operations. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Tableau and experience in problem resolution, team mentoring, and effective...

    Arete Technologies, Inc.

    Richardson, TX
    2 days ago
  • Infosys DNA unit in Plano, Texas, is seeking a Domain Project Lead 1 to drive Azure Databricks platform initiatives. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage client communications, and oversee domain-specific configurations and benchmarks across multiple environments...
    Relocation

    Infosys Limited

    Plano, TX
    1 day ago
  • $1,200 - $2,500 per week

     ...Entry-Level Freight Dispatcher - $1,200-$2,500 Weekly We are seeking reliable and organized individuals for an Entry-Level Freight Dispatcher opportunity. This is an independent contractor role supporting owner-operators with daily dispatch operations. Estimated... 
    For contractors
    Remote work

    American Logistics Authority

    Plano, TX
    2 days ago
  • $1,200 - $2,500 per week

    A logistics company is seeking an Entry-Level Freight Dispatcher to support owner-operators with daily dispatch operations. This independent contractor role involves coordinating freight, communicating with brokers, and maintaining dispatch records. Suitable candidates... 
    For contractors
    Remote work

    American Logistics Authority

    Plano, TX
    2 days ago
  • $1,200 - $2,500 per week

    A logistics company is seeking an Entry-Level Freight Dispatcher to support owner-operators by coordinating freight operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, manage multiple tasks efficiently, and work remotely. This independent... 
    For contractors
    Remote work

    American Logistics Authority

    Plano, TX
    22 hours ago
  • A logistics solutions provider in Addison, Texas, is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to manage logistics operations including cradle jobs and customer moves. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in Transportation and Logistics, and possess strong ...

    Malin

    Addison, TX
    3 days ago
  • VALIANT TECHNOLOGIES LLC in Richardson, TX is seeking a Snowflake Admin/Big Data Admin with 7-12 years of Snowflake platform administration experience to join a contract project extending beyond 14 months. The role focuses on managing accounts, warehouses, databases, schemas...
    Contract work

    Valiant Technologies LLC

    Richardson, TX
    3 days ago
  • City Delivery Coordinator To coordinate and oversee city route schedule, functions, and delivery specialists of "hub" store to "spoke" stores. Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply. Essential Job Functions Serve as contact person for city delivery service...
    Local area
    Flexible hours

    O'Reilly Auto Parts

    Garland, TX
    1 day ago
  • Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health Consultant) One position is located at Bassett Army Community Hospital, Fort Wainwright Alaska. One position is located at Soldier Centered Medical Home, Fort Richardson Alaska. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. A recruitment or...
    Local area
    Remote work
    Relocation package
    Night shift

    DHA

    Richardson, TX
    4 days ago
  • $51.08k - $71.53k

     ...work 12 hour shifts which include nights, weekends, and holidays. Under general supervision, receives, screens and dispatches calls for service for police, fire and medical services. The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major... 
    Full time
    Shift work
    Night shift

    GovernmentJobs.com

    Sachse, TX
    4 days ago
  •  ...The City of McKinney is looking for a dispatch operator to handle emergency 9-1-1 calls, dispatch public safety personnel, and process requests from police and fire services. This role requires the ability to work in high-stress situations, communicate effectively, and... 
    Shift work
    Night shift

    City of McKinney

    Mckinney, TX
    22 hours ago
  •  ...Dispatcher The Dispatcher is responsible for coordinating template appointments, installations, repairs, and related field-service activities. This position serves as a key point of communication between builders, sales representatives, installers, and internal operations... 
    For subcontractor
    Work at office

    FS Builder Resources

    Carrollton, TX
    12 hours ago
  •  ...emergency "911" and non-emergency telephone requests for ambulance/emergency medical assistance. Utilize sophisticated Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system, which assists in monitoring, updating and controlling the locations and movements of units. Receives requests for... 
    Work at office

    Allegiance Mobile Health

    Carrollton, TX
    2 days ago
  •  ...exceptional. Qualified individuals, including those with disabilities and Protected Veterans, are encouraged to apply. Job Title: Dispatcher The Dispatcher position provides effective leadership, direction and motivation for all technician staff in order to insure... 
    Daily paid
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Local area

    The Boyd Group

    Garland, TX
    1 day ago
  •  ...Job Description Job Description Description: POSITION SUMMARY: The position of Dispatcher is to provide exceptional service which includes the coordination and complete handling of inquiries of client/vendor needs. The ideal candidate for this position will have... 
    Work at office
    Monday to Friday
    Shift work

    CheckSammy Inc.

    Addison, TX
    16 days ago
  • TransGlobal is seeking motivated health insurance professionals to help individuals and families navigate coverage options, including Medicare, ACA plans, and dental/vision coverage. This is a fully remote, commission-based independent contractor (1099) opportunity with...
    Remote job
    For contractors
    Flexible hours

    TransGlobal Holdings Co.

    Plano, TX
    22 hours ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Police Dispatcher. Be the first to apply!