Vets Hired
About the job Communications Officer
Duties and Responsibilities:
Answer telephone calls and radio communications, resolve issues, provide information, and communicate effectively Handle confidential and sensitive information in a discreet manner Receive, process, and disseminate calls for service efficiently to attain an appropriate and timely public safety response Independently initiate action consistent with existing policies and procedures, based upon observed situations, and utilizing sound judgment Type correspondence, and reports and assist in the processing of documents as required Communicate and liaise with Command Staff, employees, other agencies, and the public in a knowledgeable, efficient, and courteous manner Perform other assignments and duties as required and/or necessary Additional testing may be required
High School Diploma or GED from a U.S. accredited school Must be at least 18 years of age United States Citizen or Certificate of Naturalization (See General Information for exceptions) Valid driver's license or state-issued I.D. (Must be Texas issued by hire date) Must pass an extensive background investigation, TB skin test, and drug screening Must pass pre-employment testing and demonstrate essential job skills Willing to work different shifts to include weekends, holidays, and overtime as required
Duties and Responsibilities:
Answer telephone calls and radio communications, resolve issues, provide information, and communicate effectively Handle confidential and sensitive information in a discreet manner Receive, process, and disseminate calls for service efficiently to attain an appropriate and timely public safety response Independently initiate action consistent with existing policies and procedures, based upon observed situations, and utilizing sound judgment Type correspondence, and reports and assist in the processing of documents as required Communicate and liaise with Command Staff, employees, other agencies, and the public in a knowledgeable, efficient, and courteous manner Perform other assignments and duties as required and/or necessary Additional testing may be required
High School Diploma or GED from a U.S. accredited school Must be at least 18 years of age United States Citizen or Certificate of Naturalization (See General Information for exceptions) Valid driver's license or state-issued I.D. (Must be Texas issued by hire date) Must pass an extensive background investigation, TB skin test, and drug screening Must pass pre-employment testing and demonstrate essential job skills Willing to work different shifts to include weekends, holidays, and overtime as required