Deferred Adjudication Jobs in Dallas, TX (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary Do you have a passion for helping your fellow man. Do you crave a career that is fulfilling and purposeful. Are you looking for an opportunity, where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others.

If you answered YES to these questions, you could be the perfect fit for Grand Prairie Emergency Communications Center. We are continually seeking diverse, highly motivated, committed individuals who seek to enhance the lives of others, through service. What it takes to make the team You must display a positive, upbeat, team focused attitude You must be able to work calmly under pressure, while making time-sensitive decisions To achieve daily success, you must be able to work well as part of a team Being solution oriented and open to innovation We work in a fast-paced environment, being able to adapt to change quickly, is a necessity Achieving and maintaining excellence takes feedback, so you must be comfortable with receiving constant feedback on your performance You must be dependable, as the success of our team depends on it Essential Job Functions Utilize telephone, radio, and computers systems to skillfully respond to emergency and non-emergency situations, maintaining situational awareness, and providing first responder accountability during emergency and non-emergency responses.

Ask questions to interpret, analyze and anticipate the situation presented, to resolve problems, provide information, dispatch emergency services, or refer calls to other agencies or departments Provide pre-arrival, lifesaving, and emergency instruction to the community during crisis or emergency situations Provide instruction and general guidance to the community during non-emergency situations Prioritize emergency and non-emergency request for assistance from the community, departmental members and fellow first responders, using established procedures and guidelines Coordinate Police, Fire and other public safety and city department responses to emergency and non-emergency requests for assistance Make quick decisions in emergency situations in the interest our community and other first responders Perform general clerical and support duties, relative to Public Safety Our Schedule We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including all holidays & weekends, so flexibility in your schedule is a must After graduating the Emergency Communications Academy, you will be assigned to 1 of 4 teams, working a 12-hour shift that meets the needs of the Emergency Communications Center The benefits of working for the City of Grand Prairie Emergency Communications Center A competitive pay, starting at $25.50/hour Competitive Lateral Pay Opportunities 3 to 4 days off per week Endless opportunities for skill advancement and training 2 to 1 match into Texas Municipal Retirement System Great Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Paid Time off Stable work environment Tuition Reimbursement Certification Pay Minimum Qualifications Must be at least 18 years of age Ability to read, write and speak English fluently Valid Texas Driver's License This position requires access to Criminal Justice Information & due to CJIS/FBI policy, applicants must be a U.S. Citizen Minimum of 1 year customer service experience Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, reading, math and/or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or GED equivalency Candidate will be required to pass pre-employment screening which includes drug screen, polygraph, psychological, and background investigation

No Marijuana/THC usage in the last rolling calendar year No Felony or Class A Misdemeanor conviction, deferred adjudication or pre-trail diversion No Family Violence conviction, deferred adjudication or pre-trail diversion No Class B Misdemeanor conviction, deferred adjudication or pre-trail diversion in the last 10 years No DUI/DWI conviction, deferred adjudication or pre-trail diversions in the last 10 years No open arrest/case for any criminal offense