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The purpose of this position is to ensure the safety of the Citys residents and employees through the proper handling of the Citys emergency services calls. This is accomplished by answering and responding to emergency and non-emergency calls for police, fire, medical, water, public works, and animal control services. Evaluating and prioritizing needs of caller, dispatching the appropriate personnel to respond to calls, providing emergency medical information to caller while awaiting the arrival of response units, and operating various types of communications equipment. Other duties include maintaining knowledge of communication regulations and rules, entering information into federal, state, and local databases regarding wanted, missing persons, and stolen property, files, completing associated and required paperwork, attending training courses, troubleshooting communications equipment, and interacting with other City employees and citizens. This position does not provide direction to others.
Why Work for the City of North Richland Hills
As an employee of the City of North Richland Hills, you will experience more than just a job, more than a paycheck. Working for the City of North Richland Hills means becoming a member of our family and reaping the benefits that go along with it.
Insurance
Full-time employees are offered a complete line of benefits which includes:
• Medical • Dental • Vision • Life insurance (equal to three times your salary) • Optional supplemental life insurance • Long-term disability programs
Retirement
As a full-time employee, you will become a member of the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with the City of North Richland Hills, making contributions towards your account. You can also put savings toward retirement in the voluntary 457 deferred compensation plan.
Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave
The city offers vacation and sick leave as well as ten paid holidays. Full-time employees earn:
• Three weeks of vacation during their first year of employment • 10 hours of sick leave per month
What Were Looking For
• High School Diploma • GED equivalent • One year of experience dealing with the public, providing customer service, dispatch, or related experience • EMD Certification • CPR Certification • Telecommunications Certification • TCOLE Basic Dispatch Certification within one year of employment as a condition of continued employment • Valid Texas Class C Drivers License • This position requires a typing test with a minimum typing score of 35 words per minute
Additional Information
Typical Work Schedule Will Be Four consecutive 10-hour shifts with three consecutive days off. Rotating through all shifts is required during training. Schedules are subject to change reflecting the needs of the department.
Please visit the Police Recruiting page for more details: https://www.joinnrhpd.com
For any questions, please email: pdrecruiting@nrhtx.com or call 817-427-7150.
Code: 2026024-1 Location: POLICE DEPARTMENT Posting Start: 03052026 SALARY RANGE: $57,133.00 - $71,441.00