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Texas Dept. of Public Safety is hiring communications operators

The Texas Department of Public Safety is hiring communications operators across the state. Two positions are open in Abilene.
Credit: KIDY

The Texas Department of Public Safety is hiring communications operators statewide. In Abilene, a hiring event is planned for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 24 and 25 at West Central Texas Council of Governments, 3702 Loop 322.

Requirements for communications operator

  • Graduation from a standard senior high school or the equivalent;
  • Must qualify for, and obtain, TLETS and TCIC/NCIC terminal operator certification within six months of employment;
  • Must qualify for and obtain basic telecommunicator proficiency certificate from Texas Commission on Law Enforcement within 12 months of employment;
  • Previous law enforcement experience is not necessary, but, helpful;
  • The person filling this position must be able to work individually with minimal supervision;
  • Applicants must have the ability to operate computers systems, speak clearly, perform multiple duties simultaneously, comprehend and process written and verbal directions;
  • Skill in dealing with the public and other law enforcement personnel.
  • Ability to operate computer systems;
  • Must pass medical and psychological screening;
  • Ability to tolerate confinement to work area for duration of work shift;
  • Ability to perform multiple duties simultaneously;
  • Ability to comprehend and execute written and verbal instructions;
  • Ability to tolerate and react to high stress situations and emergencies while maintaining composure.

Benefits For communications operator

  • State-paid health and life insurance plans for you. Insurance becomes effective the first month following the 90-day waiting period. (Hourly and part-time employees, state-paid at 50%);
  • Optional dental plan and health insurance for your family members;
  • State retirement matching contribution of 6.5 % of gross salary; starting after your 90th day of employment, mandatory 6.6% of your monthly salary is deducted pre-tax and deposited into your personal state retirement account;
  • Optional 401K and 457 plans;
  • Flexible health and dependent daycare accounts;
  • Optional term life insurance for you and your dependents;
  • Short and long term disability insurance for you;
  • Voluntary AD&D insurance;
  • Employees Retirement System (ERS);
  • Longevity pay (full-time employees);
  • Direct deposit;
  • Paid sick leave accrues from your first day at work;
  • Sick leave pool for catastrophic illnesses and injuries;
  • Family medical leave;
  • Smoke-free workplace;
  • Paid vacation accrues from your first day worked;
  • Paid federal and state holidays;
  • Free tobacco prevention and cessation programs;
  • DPS Credit Union;
  • On-site training opportunities;
  • Use of gym/fitness center (not available at all locations);
  • Health and wellness program

Sick leave
Sick leave is earned at the rate of eight hours per month and may be carried from year-to-year. A sick leave pool is available to those who make a contribution to the pool.

Vacation

Salary for communications operator

  • Starting - PCO (probationary) - $2775.08;
  • PCO II at two years - $2960.23;
  • PCO III at four years - $3214.20;
  • PCO IV at seven years - $3429.22;
  • PCO V at 10 years - $4211.73;
  • SR PCO at 16 years - $4619.19;
  • Will pay for experience as a licensed telecommunicator

Overtime
On occasions when personnel are required to work overtime, it is submitted for payment at time-and-a-half.

Compensatory
Holiday time is earned when employees work on designated state and federal holidays observed by the State of Texas. Holiday time must be used within a year after it is earned.

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