Public Safety Communications (Dispatch)

The Rosenberg Police Department houses its own Public Safety Communications Center Dispatch logo - blackwithin the police department. There are a total of:

  • 1 Director assigned to the division
  • 2 Public Safety Support Specialist Supervisors
  • 13 licensed Public Safety Support Specialists

The division is responsible for police radio communications, fire radio communications, and 911 emergency call communications. The division houses 6 work stations with the most up to date computer software and access to the cameras mounted throughout the City of Rosenberg. Employees of the division are provided all necessary training to operate diligently in their assigned position.

A Public Safety Support Specialist / Dispatcher is often the unsung professional of the emergency response team. These professionals, who gather essential information from callers and dispatch the appropriate first responder to the scene, must be able to take control of situations that may be chaotic, heart-wrenching, stressful, confusing, and frenzied.

They must be organized, adept at multi-tasking, level-headed, and trustworthy. Their work within emergency response services often places them in the middle of life or death situations, so requirements and training for these positions are often stringent, rigorous and unwavering.

  1. Minimum requirements
  2. hiring process
  • Applicant must be able to work in the U.S. on an unrestricted basis
  • Applicant must be at least 18 years of age
  • Applicant must be a high school graduate or equivalent
  • Applicant must have no felony or domestic violence convictions and no DWI or DUI convictions within the last ten years
  • Applicant must have the ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute
  • Applicant must be able to work shift work, including weekends and holidays
  • Applicant must have training and experience using a personal computer including Microsoft Office
  • Applicant must be capable of being licensed as a Basic Telecommunications Operator by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) within one (1) year of employment or assignment.
  • Applicant must be of good moral character as evidenced through proper references, general reputation and/or job history confirmed through a background investigation. 

Required Documents

Personal History Statement (PDF) - Click to Download

The Personal History Statement (PHS) is required documentation by the State of Texas and the Rosenberg Police Department. It must be completed, signed by the applicant and a notary and submitted. An incomplete PHS will result in the applicant being disqualified. Applicants are encouraged to complete and submit their PHS as soon as possible to avoid a delay in the hiring process. A resume will not be accepted in place of a PHS.

Miscellaneous Required Documents (PDF) - Click to Download

In addition to your PHS, you will also need to submit other miscellaneous documents. You should begin collecting these documents as soon as possible to avoid a delay in the hiring process. These documents will be required when you reach the background investigation step in the hiring process.

Positions Offered

Dispatcher (Public Safety Support Technician) - Grade 4/B21dispatch2

  • Must be capable of being licensed as a Basic Telecommunications Operator by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) within one year of employment or assignment
  • Must have training and experience in Mincpass a Departmental-Administered skills test and job suitability assessment
  • Two years of successful demonstrated experience in a fast-paced customer service work environment that includes multi-tasking, significant public contact, and multi-line telephone communications

Dispatcher (Public Safety Support Specialist) - Grade 6/B23

  • Must be licensed as a Basic Telecommunications Operator by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
  • Three years of successful demonstrated experience in a fast-paced customer service work environment that includes multi-tasking, significant public contact, and multi-line telephone communications

Training Program

The training program for Public Safety Support Specialist is between 4 and 6 months long. The training consists of a one on one training environment. The training is hands on as well as continuing education that will be used throughout your duration as a Public Safety Support Specialist.