Dispatcher

Ellis County Sheriffs Office
Waxahachie, TX

Description

To provide emergency dispatch services; to gather, receive, record and disseminate information from officers and the general public to appropriate parties and agencies; and to perform a variety of technical dispatching tasks in support of the telecommunications program. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

No experience required but preferred 1 year experience in Dispatch/Telecommunications.

Dispatch Step 1 - Salary: $59,463.00

6-step pay scale available through the step-pay program.

Step Pay Scale

Step 1Step 2Step 3Step 4Step 5Step 6
Dispatcher$59,463.00
$61,752.00
$64,129.00
$66,598.00
$69,162.00
$71,825.00

Sample Core Responsibilities

  1. Must have effective oral and written communications skills.
  2. Must be available to work varying shifts including nights, weekends, holidays and/or overtime.
  3. Must have MS Office or similar software skills.
  4. Must have the ability to type thirty-five (35) words per minute.
  5. Must have the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Requirements

  1. Be a citizen of the United States of America
  2. At least 21 years of age at time of application.
  3. No less than Honorable Discharge if prior military.
  4. Has passed a general educational development (GED) test indicating high school graduation level; or holds a high school diploma.
  5. Have a favorable driving record and hold a valid driver license, if not licensed by the State of Texas, be able to obtain a Texas Driver License before employment.
  6. At the time of employment have 20/20 vision, either corrected or uncorrected in each eye. Uncorrected vision cannot exceed 20/100 in each eye, unless vision is corrected by the use of corrective lenses, which MUST BE WORN on duty and/or during ALL enforcement related activities or off-duty employment. Must be free of dichromatic color blindness, night blindness and any other visual deficiencies or limitations. Persons, who have had eye surgery performed on either eye, will not be eligible to be hired, until one year after the surgery.
  7. Have no hearing loss greater than 30-decibels (correction) in either ear. Uncorrected hearing cannot exceed a 60-decibel loss in either ear.
  8. Be of good character.
  9. Have a favorable work and school record.
  10. Must be able to successfully obtain Telecommunications Operator License from TCOLE within one (1) year of employment.
  11. Not have a criminal record that would preclude hiring, as determined by TCOLE and Ellis County Sheriff’s Office standards.

Disqualifiers

  1. Criminal History
  2. A. No convictions for or probation, to include deferred, that would preclude a person from being licensed by TCOLE. (TCOLE standard)B. No conviction of a crime of moral turpitude, no time limit applies. (ECSO standard)C. Under indictment or pending trial for any Felony, Class A or Class B misdemeanor or non-traffic Class C misdemeanor. (ECSO standard)D. Prohibited by any state or federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition. (TCOLE standard)E. Cannot have admitted to committing a sex crime, a hate crime or an aggravated act of violence, even if the act was never discovered or the applicant was never arrested or charged. (ECSO standard).F. Cannot have been jailed at any time for failing to pay child support, unless the applicant can prove that he/she was wrongfully jailed.(ECSO standard)

  3. Driving History
  4. A. Convicted of Failure to Stop and Render Aid. (ECSO standard)B. Convicted of driving while license suspended in the last 10 years. (ECSO standard)C. May not have had a suspended license within two years of application. (ECSO standard)D. May not have been convicted of more than three moving violation and/or chargeable accidents in the preceding two-year period or convicted of no more that five moving violations and/or chargeable accidents in the preceding three year period. (ECSO standard)E. Prohibited by any state or federal law from operating a motor vehicle. (TCOLE standard)

If you have questions please contact Personnel Division via email [email protected] or 972-825-4901.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Ellis County Sheriff's Office will make every reasonable effort to accommodate your needs. For any special requests, please contact (972) 825-4901 and ask to speak to Professional Standards.

The Ellis County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of genetic information in compliance with GINA, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, age, or disability in hiring, conditions, or termination of employment. Final applicants for employment with the Ellis County Sheriff's Office are subject to drug testing and thorough background screening.

Ellis County Sheriff's Office
300 S. Jackson St.
Waxahachie, TX 75165
972-825-4901

SALARY

Annual SalaryHourly Salary
Dispatch / TelecommunicatorDispatch / Telecommunicator
$59,463.00
$28.5880

BENEFITS

Medical InsuranceDental InsurancePaid VacationLongevity Pay
Paid HolidaysAnnual Personal DayTCDRS RetirementSick Leave Plan

** The above may not be all inclusive and may be subject to change without notice. Other duties and requirements may apply.

To apply for this position, you MUST apply using the online job application link above.

ELLIS COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

ELLIS COUNTY PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY

Posted 2025-11-27

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