Police Communications Operator

Maryland Connect

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Frostburg State University (FSU), University Police, is accepting applications for a full-time, non-exempt Police Communications Operator. This position operates emergency telephone, two-way radios, telecommunications and computer terminal equipment. It answers and monitors emergency telephone calls and radio communications, dispatches officers, and notifies and records information from related police services, public and campus entities. The role is also responsible for notifying command, supervisory and administrative personnel about incidents and inputs data into computers related to want checks and driver’s license checks. Applicants must submit to and successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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.
Notifies command, supervisory and administrative personnel about incidents.
Inputs data into computers related to want checks and driver’s license checks.