Laborer I

State of Oklahoma

About The Position

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the operation of communication equipment in a Department of Public Safety communication center and in providing information to law enforcement officials, other agencies and the general public.

Requirements

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of (Statutory Requirement: 47 O.S. 1998 Supp. Section 2-105.B.2.b.) “2. No person shall be appointed ... unless the person is a citizen of the United States of America, of good moral character, and: b. for any such position in the Communications Division, a person shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age and shall possess a high school diploma or General Education Development equivalency certificate.
Knowledge of Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations concerning radio communications; of OLETS, NLETS, and NCIC operating manuals; of state and federal laws concerning use of criminal records; of agency communications policies and procedures; of office practices and procedures; and of spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; to operate radio and telecommunications equipment; to maintain operating efficiency under emergency and stressful conditions; to maintain effective working relationships with others; to follow complex written instructions; and to type accurately from plain copy at the rate of twenty-five words per minute.
Prior to entry on duty, final candidates will be scheduled for hearing tests by the hiring agency.
Statutory Requirements (47 O.S. 1998 Supp. Section 2-105.C.1): For positions with the Department of Public Safety, upon initial appointment to the position of Communications Dispatcher, the appointed employee shall be required to serve an initial probationary period of twelve (12) months. The Commissioner may extend the probationary period for up to three (3) additional months.

Responsibilities

Operates radio communication equipment and receives and dispatches radio messages on an assigned shift; provides a communications link for personnel in the field or agency headquarters, other law enforcement officials and related emergency services.
Operates teletype and computer system to obtain information through the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (OLETS), National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS) or National Crime Information Center (NCIC).
Interprets and relays information to field personnel concerning wanted persons, violations of laws and other criminal activities.
Researches criminal history information as required, including International Police Organization (INTERPOL) data available through the various systems.
Makes immediate decisions on a wide variety of information received through various sources and disseminates to field personnel, agency officials and other law enforcement agencies as appropriate.
Maintains written records and logs of shift activities.
Composes and releases messages concerning accidents, emergencies, hazardous materials, incidents, weather conditions and similar situations to field offices, news media and other law enforcement, civil defense and emergency services.
Plans, organizes and directs communication center operations and programs; assists in the development of agency rules, regulations, and policies concerning the use of communications equipment, staff, and systems.
Coordinates operational and administrative matters with other divisions and agencies, including Highway Patrol troop commanders, civil defense officials, the Department of Transportation, and local law enforcement officials.
Conducts on-site inspections of communications centers to evaluate operations and personnel and ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
Develops and conducts training programs in communications procedures and requirements; collects, prepares, organizes, and edits instructional materials such as manuals, overhead transparencies, course outlines, and cassettes.
May serve as a member of screening boards in matters related to promotions, hiring, reinstatement and disciplinary actions; represents the agency in matters concerning user agreements and accountability for the operation and security of terminals and use of information.
Monitors security within the communications center or the facility.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, Flexible Spending and Daycare Account
Retirement: Pathfinder is a 401K with 3 plan choices: Standard: 4.5%, 6% match High: 7%, 7% mathch Customized –You have the opportunity to put in any amount over 4.5% or 7%. We put in 6% for anything less than 7% and 7% for anything above 7%. You vest 20% each year. 1 year – 20% vested 2 years – 40% vested 3 years – 60% vested 4 years – 80% vested 5 years – 100% vested.
Longevity bonus: Longevity begins after 2 years. You receive your first longevity payment in the pay period of your 2nd anniversary date. Longevity will increase every 2 years: $250.00 At least 4 years but less than 6 years $426.00 At least 6 years but less than 8 years $626.00 At least 8 years but less than 10 years $850.00 At least 10 years but less than 12 years $1,062.00 At least 12 years but less than 14 years $1,250.00 At least 14 years but less than 16 years $1,500.00 At least 16 years but less than 18 years $1,688.00 At least 18 years but less than 20 years $1,900.00 At least 20 years $2,000.00 (For each additional 2 years of service after the 20 years, an additional $200 shall be added to the account stated for 20 years of service.)
Paid time off: Annual leave: • 1-5 years – 15 days a year possible – 4.62 hours biweekly (based on hours worked 0.057692 per minute) • 5-10 years – 18 days a year possible – 5.54 hours biweekly (based on hours worked 0.069231 per minute) • 10-20 years – 20 days per year possible – 6.15 hours biweekly (based on hours worked 0.076923 per minute) • 20 years plus – 25 days per year possible – 7.69 hours biweekly (based on hours worked 0.096154 per minute) Sick leave: 15 days a year possible – 4.62 hours biweekly (based on hours worked 0.057692 per minute) Maximum accruals and payouts: 0 to 5 years Maximum accruals 360 hours Maximum payout 240 hours 5 to 10 years Maximum accruals 784 hours Maximum payout 640 hours 10 to 20 years Maximum accruals 800 hours Maximum payout 640 hours Over 20 years Maximum accruals 840 hours Maximum payout 640 hours Holiday leave: 11 holidays accrued yearly to use within 6 months after accrual date.
Admin Weather leave: All ODVA employees are considered essential personnel. ODVA employees are required to work during inclement weather. You will accrue up to 8 hours per day or 32 hours total of admin leave if you are working during inclement weather to use within the 6 months from the date of accrual.
Military Leave: Military leave with pay is limited to thirty (30) days, specifically two hundred forty (240) hours of pay within a federal fiscal year, beginning October 1 and ending September 30. The employee must furnish the Appointing Authority the appropriate “military orders” which instructs the employee to report for active duty.

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