Presidio County Sheriff's Office is hiring a Jail Maintenance Worker.
Responsibilities will include making repairs as needed to the interior and exterior of the building and grounds, and upkeep of landscaping outside. The person hired for this position will be required to complete the state-mandated TCOLE jailer's course within one year to become a licensed jailer. Training will be paid for by Presidio County Jail. A high school diploma or GED is required. Applicant must be able to pass drug/psychological screening. Salary will be determined based on maintenance experience. Please call the Sheriff's Office in Marfa with any inquiries at (432) 729-4308, or to pick up an official application.
Responsibilities will include making repairs as needed to the interior and exterior of the building and grounds, and upkeep of landscaping outside. The person hired for this position will be required to complete the state-mandated TCOLE jailer's course within one year to become a licensed jailer. Training will be paid for by Presidio County Jail. A high school diploma or GED is required. Applicant must be able to pass drug/psychological screening. Salary will be determined based on maintenance experience. Please call the Sheriff's Office in Marfa with any inquiries at (432) 729-4308, or to pick up an official application.
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Presidio County Sheriff’s Office is hiring full-time dispatchers. Starting pay is $13.50 per hour. Within one year of hire when the applicant becomes fully licensed, pay increases to $16.00 per hour. We pay for all training and certifications to be obtained.
911 dispatcher receives emergency and non-emergency calls, advising callers and dispatching emergency units to specific locations as necessary. The job description of a 911 dispatcher involves a familiarity with police codes, the efficient operation of a police radio dispatch system, and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Position Description
A 911 dispatcher receives calls, dispatches emergency vehicles to emergency locations as necessary, advises callers on the best course of action while on the line, prioritizes emergency situations as needed, and transfers any non-emergency calls as necessary.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a 911 Dispatcher
Education and Experience
Work Environment
Benefits include full medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement, and vacation.
Fill out our PDF application below and return to Presidio County Sheriff's Office at 320 N. Highland Ave., Marfa, TX 79843 or by mail at PO Box V, Marfa, TX 79843, or call (432) 729-4308.
911 dispatcher receives emergency and non-emergency calls, advising callers and dispatching emergency units to specific locations as necessary. The job description of a 911 dispatcher involves a familiarity with police codes, the efficient operation of a police radio dispatch system, and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Position Description
A 911 dispatcher receives calls, dispatches emergency vehicles to emergency locations as necessary, advises callers on the best course of action while on the line, prioritizes emergency situations as needed, and transfers any non-emergency calls as necessary.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a 911 Dispatcher
- Receives emergency calls.
- Asks caller to describe the nature of the emergency and asks follow up questions as necessary.
- Takes down location and personal information of the caller.
- Dispatches available emergency units to the proper location.
- Keeps callers on the line when necessary.
- Advises callers on proper course of actions, calms down, and documents their condition until emergency units arrive.
- Maintains logs of all calls and dispatched units.
- Enters call information and records into database.
- Prioritizes simultaneous emergency scenarios.
- Stays up to date on location and activity of emergency units in the area.
- Monitors activity of emergency vehicles and on-duty personnel during shift.
- Receives non-emergency calls.
- Advises callers on how to handle non-emergency situation, and transfers callers to proper department.
- Submits call logs and caller information to law enforcement and legal officials when necessary.
- Reports any fraudulent or prank emergency calls to supervisor.
- Exhibits ability to remain calm in a crisis.
- Demonstrates excellent listening skills.
- Communicates clearly and effectively.
- Pays close attention to detail.
- Is capable of using radio dispatch system.
- Possesses ability to remain alert for long shifts.
- Demonstrates ability to work quickly and efficiently.
- Possesses strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Exhibits strong organizational abilities.
- Is capable of determining which emergency situations require the most immediate attention.
- Demonstrates the ability to multitask efficiently.
- Possesses mental and emotional strength necessary to deal with stressful situations for long period of time.
- Is capable of articulating instructions clearly in writing and speech.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Must be able to pass drug/psychological testing.
- Must have acceptable working knowledge of computer operations stressing accuracy and speed.
Work Environment
- Working hours will be spent in dispatch office, receiving and directing calls.
- The majority of time will be spent sitting at a computer and/or radio dispatch unit.
- Environment can be highly stressful and fast-paced.
- Shifts vary from day to night.
Benefits include full medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement, and vacation.
Fill out our PDF application below and return to Presidio County Sheriff's Office at 320 N. Highland Ave., Marfa, TX 79843 or by mail at PO Box V, Marfa, TX 79843, or call (432) 729-4308.
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