Communication Specialist - Sheriff's Dept.

Come work at a place where we strive to promote and create a safe community. We take pride in living and working in Central Texas and are looking for exceptional talent to join our team.

Job Description :

General Description

The purpose of this position is to provide leadership and management of the communications department of the Sheriff’s Office that is commonly referred to as the Public Safety Office (PSO).

This position works under close to general supervision according to set procedures but determines how or when to complete tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

- Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
- Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
- Manages the efficient and effective daily operations of the dispatch floor and monitors team members daily functions and calls/radio.
- Responsible for monitoring and maintaining CJIS and TLETS compliance for personnel of the Sheriff’s office as well as for smaller agencies within Bell County jurisdiction.
- Certifies monthly validations (guns, etc.) for the Sheriff’s Office as well as for smaller law enforcement agencies within Bell County jurisdiction.
- Prepare all necessary requests and documents for FOX ID’s to DPS.
- Coordinates with DPS for mandated audits associated with TCIC and CJIS.
- Provide TCIC/NCIC training for personnel of the Sheriff’s Office as well as for smaller law enforcement agencies within Bell County jurisdiction.  This task includes preparing all necessary information for class entry into nexTEST (on-line training and testing).
- Performs related work as required.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

- Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.

Physical Demands:

- Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):

- None.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

- Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
- TCOLE Telecommunicator License
- TCOLE Basic Instructor Certification
- TCOLE Associated Trainer Certification

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

Bell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Additional Qualifications:

Proposed Compensation:
$19.93 - $21.14

Additional Recruiting Instruction:

Bell County retains the right to close or extend any job posting, at any time, regardless of the job posting closing date listed.

Work Shift:
Office Hours (United States of America)

Bell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy located at the Historic Courthouse, 3rd Floor, in downtown Belton.