Police Communications Officer in Training

Police Communications Officer in Training

The Police Communications Officer in Training, under supervision, receives on‑the‑job training from Police Communication Officers and handles routine and emergency radio, telephone, and 911 calls for service. The role follows special or written instructions for transmitting and routing calls.

• Receive sixteen weeks of on‑the‑job training from Police Communication Officers to gain familiarity and experience.
• Answer incoming emergency and non‑emergency telephone calls from the public and disseminate information via radio to all law‑enforcement, medical, and emergency personnel.
• Monitor all telecommunications equipment, including State and National computers.
• Operate data terminals for the National Crime Information Center, Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications Systems, and personal computers for the University Police Department network.
• Monitor and respond to activation of a comprehensive closed‑circuit television and computer alarm security system, including 911 and medical emergency notifications, and coordinate with all appropriate agencies and personnel.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or GED.
• Experience:
  
  Two years full‑time work experience (High School Career and Technical Education certification may substitute for the 2 years).
• Ability to obtain a Telecommunications Operators License within 6 months of employment.
• Work rotating shifts, evenings, and holidays.
• Pass keyboarding test, communications performance evaluation, and complete background investigation.
• Maintain a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

• Multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Work under stress.
• Comprehend technical aspects of communications equipment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Keyboarding skills.

14.43 per hour

This is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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