What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Officer-Police position at City of Sweetwater?
# Communications Officer-Police
Salary
$53,414.40 Annually
Location
Sweetwater, TX
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
202400052
Department
Police Department
Opening Date
11/14/2025
Closing Date
12/1/2025 5:00 PM Central
Perform radio dispatch duties for police, EMS, and fire units; dispatches other city units after hours and on weekends;
Duties will also include that of a 911 operator, and other duties as directed/assigned
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Receives and routes incoming telephone calls;
Monitors fire and burglar alarms;
Make inquiries, entries, modifications and cancellations into the NCIC/TCIC computer as requested;
Performs recording keeping duties;
Performs Other Dispatch Related Duties As Required.
Inclusive of the duties listed above, duties will also include that of a 911 operator, and other duties as directed/assigned
: Minimum of high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate
Must be of good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation including a drug screen and physical;
Must demonstrate the ability to exercise good judgement under stressful conditions;
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently.
Must have the ability to type a minimum of 30 words per minute.
Employer
: City of Sweetwater (TX)
Address
: PO Box 450
200 E Fourth Street
Sweetwater, Texas, 79556
Phone
: 325-236-6313 ext 1311
Website
: www.sweetwatertx.gov
Salary
$53,414.40 Annually
Location
Sweetwater, TX
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
202400052
Department
Police Department
Opening Date
11/14/2025
Closing Date
12/1/2025 5:00 PM Central
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Perform radio dispatch duties for police, EMS, and fire units; dispatches other city units after hours and on weekends;
Duties will also include that of a 911 operator, and other duties as directed/assigned
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Receives and routes incoming telephone calls;
Monitors fire and burglar alarms;
Make inquiries, entries, modifications and cancellations into the NCIC/TCIC computer as requested;
Performs recording keeping duties;
Performs Other Dispatch Related Duties As Required.
Inclusive of the duties listed above, duties will also include that of a 911 operator, and other duties as directed/assigned
: Minimum of high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate
Must be of good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation including a drug screen and physical;
Must demonstrate the ability to exercise good judgement under stressful conditions;
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently.
Must have the ability to type a minimum of 30 words per minute.
Employer
: City of Sweetwater (TX)
Address
: PO Box 450
200 E Fourth Street
Sweetwater, Texas, 79556
Phone
: 325-236-6313 ext 1311
Website
: www.sweetwatertx.gov
Salary : $53,414