Police Communications Officer I
Charles County Sheriff'S Office•La Plata, MD
•Onsite
About The Position
This critical position is responsible for performing highly skilled duties relative to the relay of emergency calls. The employee must remain calm under intense pressure of handling urgent situations and be able to handle the task of radio and telephone communications while at the same time operating computer equipment. Work is performed with direct supervision from the Police Communications Supervisor and is evaluated through observations, conferences, and reports.
Requirements
- Graduation from a recognized high school or possession of a General Educational Development (GED) certificate recognized by the Maryland State Board of Education.
- Must obtain and maintain certification with Meters/NCIC.
- Must obtain Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD), Emergency Fire Dispatch (EFD) and Emergency Police Dispatch certifications within the first year of employment, provided training is available thru the Emergency Services Department.
- One (1) year of experience in computer terminal operation.
- Must pass a typing test of 30 words per minute with great accuracy.
- Must pass various clerical skills tests, to include spelling, grammar, and data entry tests.
Responsibilities
- Relay of emergency calls
- Handle radio and telephone communications
- Operate computer equipment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
