Police Communications Officer

Maryland Connect

2d • $22

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs police communications and related clerical work in a central communications center. Police Communications Operator Frostburg State University, University Police Department, seeks applications for a Police Communication Officer. This is a contractual part-time non-exempt position. Starting hourly rate of $21.75/hour. The primary shifts for this opening are Saturday and Sunday on second shift from 3:00pm – 11:00pm with potential additional shifts as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. plus two years of clerical or related experience.
• Skill in the use of keyboards and office equipment.
• Ability to type accurately; to learn emergency communications work; to learn applicable procedures and regulations; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to react calmly, quickly, and decisively in emergency situations; to obtain, summarize and relay information orally and in writing; to follow oral and written instructions; to write legibly; to monitor multiple radio frequencies.

Responsibilities

• This position operates emergency telephone, two-way radios, telecommunications, and computer terminal equipment.
• Answers and monitors emergency telephone calls and radio communications.
• Dispatches officers, notifies and records information from related police services, public and campus entities.
• Also responsible for notifying command, supervisory and administrative personnel about incidents.
• Inputs data into computers related to wanted checks and driver’s license checks.
• Applicants must submit to and successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees