Police Communications Officer in Training

Texas A&M University System • Laredo, TX

65d • $14 • Onsite

About The Position

The Police Communications Officer in Training, under supervision, receives on-the-job training from Police Communication Officers; handles routine and emergency radio, telephone, and 911 calls for service following special or written instructions for transmitting and routing calls.

Requirements

• Education – High school diploma or GED.
• Experience – Two years full-time experience. High School Career and Technical Education (CTE) certification may substitute for the 2 years of full-time employment or military experience.
• Ability to: Multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Work under stress.
• Comprehend technical aspects of communications equipment.
• Communication skills.
• Keyboarding skills.
• Licensing / Professional Certification –Ability to obtain Telecommunications Operators License within 6 months of employment.
• Work rotating shifts, evenings and holidays.
• Applicant must successfully pass keyboarding test, communications performance evaluation and complete background investigation.
• Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.
• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Receives sixteen weeks of on-the-job training from Police Communication Officers to gain familiarity and experience.
• 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.
• This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED