Be A 9-1-1 Operator!

 Almost every city and county in the Greater Houston area has openings for 9-1-1 operators (also known as dispatchers or telecommunications operators).  As an example, Pearland Police Department has an opening; pay is between $21.18 and $22.93 hourly.  Shifts are 12 hours.  You can receive your certification after you're hired.  While each city and county is different, you can click here and get a list of the openings, qualifications, and application instructions.  Click here to visit the Greater Harris County 911 Careers Website - scroll down to the bottom and click on Job Listings.  There, you will find links to cities and counties including Pearland, Baytown, Friendswood, Deer Park, Harris County, Pasadena, La Porte, and many, many others!  Start looking and applying!!