Police Communications Operator

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Job Title
Police Communications Operator

Division
Division of Finance & Administration

Department
Office of Police & Public Safety

Work Status
Full Time

Position Category
Staff

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Pay Range
08

Salary Range
$40,000 / year

Fund Source
State Support

Job Summary
To monitor several two-way radio channels simultaneously, as well as fire and burglar alarms. Also maintain a log of all communications transmitted and received; and to relay messages by radio to enforcement personnel.

Job Duties

• Transmits and receives voice messages over radio-telephone equipment;
• Relay messages verbally by telephone, or in writing as directed;
• Monitors several radio channels continuously, simultaneously.
• Monitors fire alarms and burglar alarms; maintains a log of all incoming messages and or any unusual emergency signals detected or actions taken;
• Functions as a control operator when radio communications involve two or more other stations, fixed or mobile;
• Keeps the communications center in a neat and orderly condition at all times;
• Serves as receptionist or information clerk, answering inquiries from the public;
• Issues and controls police and security equipment, routes incoming departmental mail;
• Assist in the routine clerical work of other sections to the extent of the duties of his/her primary function;
• Inputs and receives messages/bulletins over the National Crime Information Center ( NCIC ) computer terminal; performs other necessary duties as required.

Requested Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION :
A High School Diploma or GED is required

EXPERIENCE :
Two years of clerical or other related experience.

REQUIREMENTS :
Candidates must have the ability to type accurately; learn emergency communications work; learn applicable procedures and regulations; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; react calmly, quickly, and decisively in emergency situations; and obtain, summarize, and relay information orally and in writing.

OTHER
Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis, with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Other Preferences for Consideration

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
two-way radios, multiple phone lines, emergency procedures and protocol, computers, fax

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
ST01575

Number of Vacancies
2

Job Open Date
07/21/2026

Application Review Date

Job Close Date
08/11/2026

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