Communications Operator
Company: City of Edinburg
Location: Edinburg
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Communications Operator City of
Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated
Communications Operator to perform functions within the Police
Department. Are you seeking engaging work ? Do you wish to advance
your career in dispatching? Does working for a rapidly growing city
sound appealing to you? If so, please continue reading! This
Communications Operator position earns competitive pay of $
18.95/hr . We provide great benefits and perks , including paid
holidays, paid time off (PTO), life & ADD insurance, a retirement
plan with a 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to 1,
100%-paid medical and 100%-paid dental with optional dependent
coverage, workers compensation, and Family and Medical Leave Act
(FMLA) . Additionally, we offer our employees an employee
assistance program (EAP), a healthy lifestyle program, and access
to Active Edinburg fitness centers . If this sounds like the right
opportunity to work with a fast paced department, apply to join our
team today ! ABOUT CITY OF EDINBURG Edinburg is the fastest growing
city in the Rio Grande Valley, with a 23% growth rate since 2010,
and is among the top five fastest-growing cities in the state. It
has been recognized as an all-American city three times by the
National Civic League, placing it among a handful of outstanding
communities in the nation. Our wonderful city has exceptional
entertainment, arts & culture, recreation, and education, which
makes it a great place to work. Our employees share our dedication
to the city, which is why we like to show them our appreciation for
their commitment. We do this by providing competitive compensation
, exceptional PTO opportunities , and other great benefits to help
them lead healthy, productive lives . We care about people, and
that includes both our residents and employees! A DAY IN THE LIFE
OF A COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR As an Communications Operator, you
spend your day utilizing the department's communication system to
process emergency and non-emergency calls and requests for service,
and coordinates the response for law enforcement and fire
department via two-way radio. You are constantly on your toes and
ready for any new and unexpected challenges that may arise in the
city. When you are not out in the city, you assist in communicating
with emergency personnel, obtaining information, performing data
entry, recording warrants, stolen vehicles and property, runaways
and protective orders into a national database, utilizing computer
systems, dispatching appropriate department personnel to various
locations, and other duties as required. You enjoy being helpful
and have no problem providing assistance and support to other
divisions within the department as needed. The city needs someone
like you with great people skills in providing excellent customer
service to all our customers, and finds genuine enjoyment in what
you do! QUALIFICATIONS FOR A COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR One (1) year
of experience in work involving the receiving, transmitting, and
relaying of information over the phone and/or computer. High school
diploma, GED or equivalency. Must successfully pass the state
required telecommunications course and obtain TCOLE License within
first (1) year of employment. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Are you someone who can handle multiple tasks? Do you have
excellent oral and written communication skills? Are you attentive
to detail? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? Is dependability
one of your strengths? If yes, you might just be perfect for this
Communications Operator job! READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? If you feel
that you have the right skills to succeed as our Communications
Operator, apply now using our mobile-friendly application.
Location: 78541 Applicants will be subject to a complete background
investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate and/or failure to report
information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration.
Applicants must also take and pass a pre-employment drug test
administered by the City of Edinburg at the City's expense. Job
Posted by ApplicantPro
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