Police Communications Operator

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and Mac Arthur Genius Fellows.

A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Responsible for monitoring the field positions/activities of Law Enforcement officers, investigators and non-sworn patrollers; dispatching the officers in a prompt efficient manner to emergency and service calls and coordinating other non-university emergency response services.

• Responsible for monitoring the field positions/activities of Law Enforcement officers, investigators and non-sworn patrollers; dispatching the officers in a prompt efficient manner to emergency and service calls and coordinating other non-university emergency response services (Miami Dade Fire Rescue, Miami Dade Sheriff's Office, Florida Highway Patrol, Florida Marine Patrol). Makes independent decisions on sending back-up to Law Enforcement officers in order to insure the security of the officers.
• Operates/monitors the FIU Police Department radio; NCIC/FCIC terminals; university-wide fire/intrusion alarm network; the Police Department 711 Relay Service/emergency/ business phone system and the radio transmissions for Miami Dade Police Department, FIU Parking & Transportation and Facilities.
• Reviews, evaluates and disseminates criminal activity/confidential information to those authorized persons who have a need to know on a 24-hour basis. Maintains a University-wide emergency contact file. Provides information/assistance to members of the public who visit the University Police Department on a 24-hour basis. Receives reports of crime to be disseminated for appropriate officer response.
• Compiles daily logs, compiles reports as necessary for use in evaluation of all law enforcement field activities; performs routine checking of the emergency call box system and assists with routine maintenance/testing of university fire and burglar alarms.
• Performs essential duties in any emergencies such as hurricanes, public health emergencies, and/or any other university emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification of a department administrator.

High school diploma and one (1) year of experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education, experience, and/or vocational/technical training. State certification on the FCIC/NCIC computer system must be completed within 6 months of hired. FCIC/NCIC Certification

State certification on the NCIC/FCIC computer system.

Staff

$40,000 - $42,000

Begin time: 2:00 PM

End time: 10:00 PM

• Credit Check
• Criminal Background Check
• Driver's License Check
• Drug Screening
• Fingerprinting Check
• Reference Checks

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• May be required to work on University holidays.
• Rotating Shifts
• Shift may vary according to departmental needs.

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

* This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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