Description

 Public Safety Dispatcher for City of Whitesboro, Texas

Description:

Whitesboro Telecommunications services the City of Whitesboro and the greater western parts of Grayson Co. From Lake Texoma down to Lake Ray Roberts on Highway 377 and from the Grayson/Cooke County line east to Southmayd. 

 Benefits:

Starting rate 22/hr
Medical insurance
Holiday pay
TMRS retirement
Certificate pay
Night shift differential
Paid vacation and sick leave
Longevity pay
Rotating weekends off
Lateral pay
On the job training
Opportunities for growth

Performs a variety of dispatch duties on behalf of Whitesboro Police Department;  Answers 911 calls as well as non-emergency calls; receives, prioritizes and dispatches Police/EMS/Fire calls and on call city services after hours; Monitor radio traffic; documents all calls received and dispatched; operates various telecommunications equipment, software programs; performs other duties as assigned.  Applicant must have excellent customer service skills as well as be able to stay calm and calm others in a stressful situation; must be clear thinking and have clear understandable speaking skills.  Multi-tasking is very important.

Applications close October 23, 2026 @ 5pm

Requirements

Requirements:

18 yrs or older
Valid driver’s license
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Medical screening
Drug screening
Psychological testing
Full & comprehensive background check