Emergency Dispatcher jobs in Texas
Emergency Dispatcher is responsible for responding to calls for emergency and non-emergency assistance and dispatching law enforcement, fire fighting, or rescue units. Transmits and receives coded and conventional messages. Being an Emergency Dispatcher differentiates between routine, priority, and emergency messages, and initiates or follows through on responses as required. Communicates details of situation and location. Additionally, Emergency Dispatcher enters unit response details into a database. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Emergency Dispatcher works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be an Emergency Dispatcher typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Emergency Dispatcher jobs
Emergency Dispatcher - 2nd Shift
- Kings III Emergency Communications
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Coppell, TX
FULL_TIME
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Job Type
Full-time
Description
Top 100 Workplace in Dallas: Kings III is honored to have been recognized by the Dallas Morning News as a Top 100 Workplace in Dallas and on the national scale for Top Workplaces USA. Results are solely based on survey responses from our team members, and we are proud to have ranked in the top 5% for multiple culture drivers including clued-in employees, supportive managers, strong values, meaningful work, leaders-in-the-know, employee appreciation and cross-team cooperation.
Video: Hear from our Team on What Makes Kings III a Top Place to Work
Kings III Emergency Communications – Emergency Dispatcher – 2nd Shift
Kings III is a fast-growing company providing emergency elevator and pool monitoring service to thousands of commercial and multi-family properties across the US.
Job Summary
As a Kings III Emergency Dispatcher, you will be handling inbound calls from our push button emergency phones. We monitor the convenient push button phones provided in elevators, pool areas, and other places to be used in the event of an emergency. You do not need dispatcher experience to apply to this job! We provide extensive, on the job training. Each day at Kings III, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you can make a difference by helping those in need, while working in a safe and supportive environment.
Requirements
Essential Skills and Experience:- High school diploma or GED
- 1-year customer service, call center, or dispatcher experience
- Ability to work weekends, holidays, and 2nd shift (3:45pm - 12:15am)
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
- Extraordinary customer service skills that meet quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Exceptional active listening skills, giving full attention to what other people are saying, asking questions as appropriate without interrupting
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Self-motivated with ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Accurately type at least 38 wpm with an accuracy rate of 95% or better
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Dependable, organized and detail oriented
- Positive, competitive, and a determined attitude.
- A sense of humor is a plus, we like to have fun!
Respond to testing and emergency calls
Dispatch the Elevator Company or the appropriate authorities when necessary
Provide world class customer service
Follow and abide by our core values
Company Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance plans offered
401k plan with 2% company match
Employer Paid Telemedicine Benefits
Eight scheduled paid holidays, plus one paid floating holiday each year
15 days of Paid Time Off accrued in the first year
401K plan with company match
About Our Company
At Kings III, we specialize in reducing risk, liability, and costs for our customers. We provide complete, compliant, and affordable emergency push button help phone solutions for elevators, poolside, stairwells, parking areas and more (landline, cellular and VoIP available). Our primary client base includes commercial and multi-family real estate owners and property managers. Our all-inclusive turnkey solution includes equipment, installation, maintenance and 24/7 monitoring at our very own Emergency Dispatch Center all for one low price. Two key differentiators include our smart line seizure technology which eliminates costly dedicated emergency phone lines and our digital recording and storing of all calls. These coupled with many other value-added benefits allow us to deliver peace of mind to our clients. At Kings III, our primary focus is servicing the customer above all else. Keeping a current customer satisfied is more important than gaining a new one. As a private company, we don't have to cut corners to make quarterly profit goals. As a result, our customer retention rate is amazingly high at nearly 98%. Most important to our employees and our customers alike is that we stand behind what we sell and service. If there is a problem, we fix it, period. We are in the life safety business and understand our products must work when needed.
Kings III Core Values
You will find our core values, listed below, deeply engrained in the fabric of the company. It’s important that everyone in the business is dedicated to these values as we work to lead and grow a team of good citizens – internally and externally speaking.- Honesty & Integrity
- Service to the customer above all else.
- Do what is right.
- Good enough is not good enough; pursue excellence.
- Encourage individual initiative and growth.
Salary Description
$20/hr - 1 Day Ago
Emergency Dispatcher Bilingual
- Kings III Emergency Communications
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Coppell, TX
FULL_TIME
- Job TypeFull-timeDescriptionEmergency Dispatcher (Bilingual) - Kings III Emergency CommunicationsDoes a starting pay of $20.50/hr provide you the financial security you need?Are you looking for a cons...
- 1 Day Ago
Emergency Dispatcher
- City of New Braunfels, TX
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New, TX
FULL_TIME
- Under general supervision, responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for law enforcement, fire and emergency services; identifies and dispatches appropriate public safety units, and gathers and re...
- 3 Days Ago
Emergency Dispatcher
- City of West University Place, TX
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University Place, TX
FULL_TIME
- Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? As an Emergency Dispatcher at City of West University Place, you will be at the forefront of coordinating 911 responses and ensuring the...
- 5 Days Ago
Emergency Dispatcher
- City of Cedar Park
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Cedar, TX
FULL_TIME
- The City of Cedar ParkReceives and records emergency and non-emergency calls from the public requiring law enforcement, emergency medical service (EMS), or fire protection; dispatches Police and Fire ...
- 7 Days Ago
Emergency Dispatcher
- City of West University Place
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University Place, TX
FULL_TIME
- Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? As an Emergency Dispatcher at City of West University Place, you will be at the forefront of coordinating 911 responses and ensuring the...
- 8 Days Ago
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Customer Service Agents - Onsite in Kansas City, MO
- Johnson Controls
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- Webhelp
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Customer Service Agent-Onsite in Aurora CO
- Johnson Controls
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About Texas
Texas (/ˈtɛksəs/, locally /ˈtɛksɪz/; Spanish: Texas or Tejas Spanish pronunciation: [ˈtexas] (listen)) is the second largest state in the United States by both area and population. Geographically located in the South Central region of the country, Texas shares borders with the U.S. states of Louisiana to the east, Arkansas to the northeast, Oklahoma to the north, New Mexico to the west, and the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas to the southwest, while the Gulf of Mexico is to the southeast.
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Income Estimation for Emergency Dispatcher jobs
$38,017 to $48,405
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What does an Emergency Dispatcher do?
Emergency Dispatcher in Columbus, OH
A variety of tasks come into play as 911 Dispatchers work to coordinate the appropriate response to callers’ situations.
October 05, 2019
Emergency Dispatcher in Philadelphia, PA
New Jersey has set statewide training standards for telecommunicators who work at Public Safety Answer Points, or PSAPs; these are the centers where 911 calls are first received.
November 12, 2019
Emergency Dispatcher in Shreveport, LA
We’re responsible for taking the 911 calls, dispatching the units (fire fighters, paramedics, and police officers) to the scene and keeping everyone up to date on what is going on.
November 25, 2019