City Employment

EMPLOYMENT

Openings Benefits

Hello! Thank you for your interest in the City of Dickinson.

All persons seeking employment with the City of Dickinson shall complete an employment application. The application is available for download in either the Adobe Acrobat Version or a Microsoft Word Version. The form should be printed and completed by hand. Please print legible. The completed form should be mailed to:

City of Dickinson

Human Resource Department

4403 Highway 3
Dickinson, TX 77539

You may also hand deliver the application to City Hall located at 4403 Highway 3..

To view the Adobe Acrobat version you will need Adobe Reader to view the form. If your computer doesn't have the Acrobat Plug-In you can download it from:

You may also request an application by calling (281) 337-6236.

The city has both Part-Time and Full-Time positions as well as seasonal positions, such as summer labor.
The City of Dickinson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The City of Dickinson only accepts applications for vacant positions. Position Postings are located at the front entrance to City Hall or below.
Any applicant tentatively selected, given a conditional offer of employment for a position with the City of Dickinson, will be required to submit to testing to screen for illegal drug use and pass a physical medical examination appropriate for the position.

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Employment Opportunities

CITY OF DICKINSON AT-WILL EMPLOYER

The City of Dickinson only accepts applications or resumes for open or advertised positions.

FULL TIME OPENINGS

CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS – JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Full-time Communications Operator

Department: Police

Salary: $13.270/hr

Opening Date: June 15, 2010

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Effectively communicates with people, including juveniles and children, by giving information, directions and directing them to the proper division or agency. Receives emergency and non-emergency calls and in-person requests for assistance and information and directs the requests to the proper division or agency. Dispatches police units via radio; relay relevant information to police units via radio and maintain ongoing status of police personnel and units. Operates and manipulates the enhanced emergency 911 system and the console radios to dispatch police, fire and EMS units. Monitor security camera screens for the building and prisoners detained in the city jail. Conducts computer searches through local and state files for wanted persons and stolen property disseminate that information to the requesting officer. Maintains manual and automated record keeping systems, including maintaining logs and completing routine reports on arrest and release of prisoners. Processes bonding/fine paperwork utilizing cash, credit cards, money order, and distribution of receipts issued for fines, bonds, photocopies and credit card charges. Enters and clears warrants for municipal court. Operates computers, telephones, radios, recording equipment, and related communication equipment.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

40-hr TCLEOSE Telecommunicator Certification is preferred. Must be computer literate and have the ability to operate office equipment. Ability to type at least 30 WPM. Working knowledge of business, English, and spelling. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Must be a high school graduate or equivalent with two years of previous full-time dispatching experience in an emergency response environment. Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above required knowledge, skills and abilities is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

APPLY ONLINE:

Applicants may obtain an employment application online at the City of Dickinson website: http://www.dickinsontexas.gov. Completed applications may be mailed or hand-delivered to: City of Dickinson c/o HR Dept. 4403 Highway 3 Dickinson, Texas 77539.

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PART TIME OPENINGS

Dickinson – Fire Fighter/Paramedic/EMT(Part-time)

Job Description

Applicants must have a current State of Texas DL , be certified or certifiable as a Firefighter through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection, and an EMT-Paramedic through the Texas Department of State Health Services. If you are a Certified Paramedic and currently enrolled in a Fire Academy you may be considered.

Employee Benefits (Full-Time)

·        Health Insurance (100% paid by City for employee, 75% paid for Family)

o       Medical Benefits Plans, includes Dental and Vision

·        Paid Vacation

·        Sick Time

·        Sick Leave Bank

·        10 Paid Holidays

o       New Year's Day

o       Martin Luther King Jr. Day

o       Good Friday

o       Memorial Day

o       Independence Day

o       Labor Day

o       Thanksgiving Day

o       Friday after Thanksgiving

o       Christmas Day

o       Day Before Christmas Day

·        457 Deferred Compensation Plan (Participation Voluntary)

·        Member Texas Municipal Retirement System

o       Contribution Rate of 7% matching 2 to 1

·        Section 125 Cafeteria Plan

o       Dependent Insurance Premiums

o       Dependent Care Assistance Plan

·        Supplemental Insurance Plan

·        Employee Assistance Program

·        Long Term Disability (Provided by City)

·        Accidental Death and Dismemberment (Provided by City)

·        Group Life (Provided by City)

·        Voluntary Term Life Insurance Program

·        Compensatory Time-Off Agreement – Employee has option to use over time as compensatory time off instead of pay. Exempt employees are given 1 – 1.

·        Direct Deposit

·        Longevity Pay - $5.00 a month each year

·        Certification Pay – For College or specific achievements

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