Telecommunications Officer - Sheriff's Administration - 6

Brazos County•Bryan, TX

23h

About The Position

General Summary: Receives, transfers, and monitors incoming calls on telephone and radio Monitors and maintains security of Sheriff’s Office. Enters warrants into computer system and confirms entry. Checks criminal history. Handles paperwork, assists county personnel and visitors at front desk. Essential Duties: Receives incoming telephone and radio calls and transfers callers to appropriate personnel. Enters calls into computer system. Monitors and maintains security of the Sheriff’s office, including opening and closing doors and observing all personnel and visitors entering and leaving the secure area. Enters warrants into TCIC/NCIC computer system and confirms entry. Clears and cancels warrants in TCIC/NCIC computer system. Enters and clears stolen property in TCIC/NCIC system. Monitors all Sheriff’s Office radio traffic. Sends, receives, and monitors teletype communications. Performs criminal history checks and wanted checks for patrol deputies, investigators, and Sheriff’s Office and Jail administration. Assists county personnel and visitors at the front desk and prepares paperwork for deputies. Must be willing to work 12 hour shifts including weekends, holidays, and night shift. Other Duties as assigned. Supervision Received: From Supervisor, Dispatch Given: This is a non-supervisory position.

Requirements

High school graduation or its equivalent.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Must be able to obtain Telecommunications license within one year of being hired.
Must be able to obtain Certification from the Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS).

Nice To Haves

Telecommunications license from Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Certification from the Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS).

Responsibilities

Receives incoming telephone and radio calls and transfers callers to appropriate personnel.
Enters calls into computer system.
Monitors and maintains security of the Sheriff’s office, including opening and closing doors and observing all personnel and visitors entering and leaving the secure area.
Enters warrants into TCIC/NCIC computer system and confirms entry.
Clears and cancels warrants in TCIC/NCIC computer system.
Enters and clears stolen property in TCIC/NCIC system.
Monitors all Sheriff’s Office radio traffic.
Sends, receives, and monitors teletype communications.
Performs criminal history checks and wanted checks for patrol deputies, investigators, and Sheriff’s Office and Jail administration.
Assists county personnel and visitors at the front desk and prepares paperwork for deputies.
Must be willing to work 12 hour shifts including weekends, holidays, and night shift.