Police Communications Officer I

Texas A&M _ San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

11d•$36,400

About The Position

The Police Communications Officer I, under supervision, handles routine and emergency radio, telephone, and 911 calls for service following special or written instructions for transmitting and routing calls. Salary: $36,400 annually (hourly rate: $17.50)

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Six (6) months experience as a Police Department Communications Officer, law enforcement dispatch, or equivalent experience.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Ability to work under stress.
Ability to comprehend technical aspects of communications equipment.
Communication skills.
Keyboarding skills.
May require Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) certificate.
Work rotating shifts, evenings and holidays.
Applicant must successfully pass keyboarding test, communications performance evaluation and complete background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Six (6) months of customer service experience.

Responsibilities

Receives incoming emergency/non-emergency telephone calls from the public and disseminates information via radio for all law enforcement, medical and emergency personnel.
Monitors all telecommunications equipment including State and National computers.
Operates data terminals for the National Crime Information Center/Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications Systems and personal computers for the University Police Department (UPD) computer network.
Monitors and responds to activation of a comprehensive closed circuit television and computer alarm security system, including 911 and medical emergency notification, and coordinates with all appropriate agencies and personnel.