/Police Communication Specialist (Police Dispatcher) - Ft. Worth, TX

Police Communication Specialist (Police Dispatcher) - Ft. Worth, TX

Fort Worth, TX, United Statesusvia direct
// Job Type
Full Time
// Salary
USD 51,000 - 53,000/year
// Salary Range
51,000–53,000 USD / year
// Posted
6 days ago

About the Role

<p><span style="color:#ff8c00"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Be part of a team that values safety, inclusion, and excellence</strong></span></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">We are one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting the nation’s freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. As a member of our team, you will play a role in supporting the movement of essential products and materials that help feed, clothe, supply, and power communities throughout America and the world.  </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">We are committed to a culture where all employees are included, belong, and have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential. Come make a difference with us!</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Learn more about <a href="https://jobs.bnsf.com/us/en/who-we-are">BNSF</a> and our <a href="https://leplb1060.upoint.ap.alight.com/web/bnsf/candidateselectionpage?forkPage=false">Benefits</a></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Job Location:</strong> Fort Worth<br><strong>Other Potential Locations: </strong>Fort Worth, TX <br><strong>Anticipated Start Date:</strong> 08/03/2026<br><strong>Number of Positions:</strong> 3 <br><strong>Salary Range:</strong> $51,000 - $53,000</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Apply early as this job may be removed or filled prior to the closing date, which is approximately seven (7) days after the posting date.</span></span></p><br><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><strong>DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px">Receive and handle emergency telephone calls from governmental and public safety agencies, Resource Protection personnel, BNSF employees and the general public.  Perform a primary contact function and serve as an information source for Resource Protection as well as other BNSF departments.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px">Provide pertinent contact services for BNSF customers. Coordinate Response to emergencies.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px">Monitor physical access to the Network Operations Center and other facilities at corporate headquarters. Monitor various environmental and fire alarm systems.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px">Provide accurate, detailed reports and testimony when required.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px">Perform other duties as assigned.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><strong>SHIFTS/HOURS:</strong> Operations are 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. 12-hour shifts (3 on and 3 off).  Hours: 6a-6p and 6p-6a with rotating shifts every 3 months.  Also, subject to call.   </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><strong><em>Requirements</em></strong></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><strong>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></span></p><p> </p><ul><li><span style="font-size:14.0px">High School diploma or GED</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px">Must have ability to obtain valid driver’s license</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px">Must have successfully completed the Basic Telecommunicator Proficiency license through the Texas Commission on Law <span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Enforcement <u><em>within </em><em>the first year of employment</em></u></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px">Must have a basic working knowledge of computers and computer programs</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px">Must be physically and psychologically fit, able to successfully pass any required company evaluations, pass an extensive background investigation and any other state commissioning requirements</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px">Must have a broad knowledge of criminal law and procedures</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px">Must be able to meet any government or Company training and retention standards</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px">Must be willing and able to work 12-hour shifts (3 days on and 3 days off). </span></li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><strong>PREFERRED QUAILIFICATIONS:</strong></span></p><p> </p><ul><li><span style="font-size:14.0px">College Degree</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px">Minimum of three years full-time experience at a city, county, state, federal or railroad law enforcement agency Telecommunications 911/Emergency dispatch call center is strongly preferred</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px">Advanced Telecommunicator license</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px">Bi-lingual in Spanish</span></li></ul><br><p> </p><p><span style="color:#ff8c00"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>At BNSF, you will have access to a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including:</strong></span></span></span></p><p> </p><ul><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">An industry-leading 401(k) and renowned Railroad Retirement program.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">A range of robust health care options for you and your dependents (including domestic partners), including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, cancer support, and high-quality care network options.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Health care spending accounts (HSA) with employer contributions, as well as life and disability insurance, provided at no cost.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Family benefits including parental, pediatric and family building support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and dependent care spending account (with employer match).</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Access to discounts on travel, gym memberships, counseling services and wellness support.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Annual bonus (Incentive Compensation Program)</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Generous leave / time off policies.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">For more information, visit <a href="https://leplb1060.upoint.ap.alight.com/web/bnsf/candidateselectionpage?forkPage=false">Benefits</a>.</span></span></li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px">Please be aware of potential fraud that can occur when searching for new career opportunities.  Please review our <a href="https://jobs.bnsf.com/us/en/faqs">FAQ</a> for more information and awareness.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">All positions require pre-employment background verification, medical review and pre-employment drug screen. You can find more information by reviewing the <a href="https://jobs.bnsf.com/us/en/hiring-process">Hiring Process</a>.  Federal authority requires BNSF employees, whose work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities, to obtain a TWIC.  More information is available at <a href="https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic">https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic</a></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">BNSF Railway is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.</span></span></p><p><span style="color:#d3d3d3"><span style="font-size:10.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">SF: MO; Internal Posting Only | [[mfield5]] | Operations - Resource Protection | Fort Worth, TX | 76131</span></span></span></p>

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