Police Communications Operator; PCO Job Baltimore area,Maryland USA,Government

Position: Police Communications Operator (PCO)

The University of Maryland, Baltimore Department of Police and Public Safety has an exciting opportunity for a Police Communications Operator.

ABOUT US

The University of Maryland, Baltimore Department of Police and Public Safety's mission is to promote a safe and secure campus environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. We will provide professional public safety services ethically and fairlythrough education, engagement, and collaboration. We will adhere tothe Core Values of the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Read thefull Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan here:https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, performs police communications and related clerical work in a central communications center.

Benefits:
Non-Exempt Regular

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, alongwith additional exciting perks that employees cantake advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension), effective on your date of hire. Non-exemptregular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that starts with 14 days of vacation accrued per year, 15 paid holidays, 3personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and time for community service;

comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employee sand their dependents at any University System of Maryland school;and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

The ideal candidate will personally connect with the Administration and Finance Guiding Principles which closely mirrorUMB's core values:
Respect and Integrity, Well-Being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

Primary Duties:

Operates emergency telephones, two-way radios, teletype,telecommunications and computer terminal equipment, closed circuittelevisions, remote control cameras, alarm and security systems.

Answers emergency telephone lines. Monitors and maintains radio communications.

Receives and records information and requests related to policeservices. Dispatches police officers. Notifies command,supervisory, and administrative personnel about incidents.

Transmits and receives telephonic communications with the surrounding local jurisdictions.

Operates specialized communications networking equipment and computer terminals. Accesses restricted law enforcementnetworks.

Obtains, inputs, and receives data related to police activities such as criminal history, warrants, and vehicle registration.

Monitors radio frequencies and transmissions of the Allied Law Enforcement Agencies, National Weather Service, and Maryland Civil Defense.

Relays information from field officers requesting back up and support services such as crime lab technicians, K-9 unit, emergencymedical services, rescue, and fire equipment.

Maintains manual and computerized logs and prepares complaintcontrol cards and reports.

Monitors safety and security systems, reports malfunctions as appropriate, and dispatches appropriate personnel to alarmsite.

Note:

The intent of this list of primary duties is toprovide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may varybased upon departmental needs.

Qualifications :

Education:

High School Diploma or GED.

Experience:

Two (2) years' clerical or other related experience.

Other:

Except for qualifications established by law,additional related experience and formal education in which one hasgained 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.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Skill in the use of keyboards and office equipment. Ability to typeaccurately; to learn emergency communications work; to learnapplicable procedures and regulations; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to react calmly, quickly, anddecisively in emergency situations; to obtain, summarize and relayinformation orally and in writing; to follow oral and written instructions; to write legibly; to monitor multiple radio frequencies.

Conditions of Employment:

Applicants must submit to and successfully pass a comprehensivebackground investigation.

Based on the duties of this position, selected candidates are eligible to participate in the Bargaining Unit(Union).

Hiring Range:

$46,500 - $50,731.71 (pre-probation),commensurate with education and experience.

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will…