Communication Liaison Operator (Police Dispatcher) I

Knowledge & Skills Required

Must meet the minimum requirements established by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement for Telecommunicators. A TCOLE Basic Certification is required at hire. Required to recertify all CJIS and TLETS certificates upon expiration. Accurate typing skills 30-35 wpm are required.
Other requirements include: The ability to develop and maintain cooperative and professional relationships with fellow employees; ability to use logic and reasoning in approach to problems; ability to use judgment and decision-making skills to evaluate situations, establish priorities, and resolve matters; ability to think quickly; ability actively listen and communicate effectively through clear speech and hearing; ability to follow instructions; ability to write clearly and spell correctly; ability to establish priorities and pass on information as needed and the ability to multi-task with various computer applications and communications systems. Must pass pre-employment requirements. Bilingual preferred.

The METRO Police Communication Liaison Operator position is a security-sensitive position. CLO applicants must pass a (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Any of the following conditions can result in being disqualified for this position:

• Any prior felony
• Class A misdemeanor, or family violence convictions, including deferred adjudication.
• Any Class B misdemeanor convictions and/or deferred adjudication, during the preceding ten years of appointment
• Any pending or non-adjudicated arrest for any criminal offense (felony or misdemeanor)
• Prior discharge from any law enforcement agency for untruthfulness or a Dishonorable Discharge from the military