Teletype Operator

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office • Sarasota, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a highly technical position requiring extensive amounts of records keeping, logging, filing and typing. Good knowledge of the Policies and Procedures of the FCIC/NCIC/NLETS systems and a good working knowledge of the overall Law Enforcement process. Operators must constantly be aware of the civil litigations which may arise as a result of misuse of the system, regardless of intent.

Requirements

• Minimum four years related work experience, or Associates Degree and two years related work experience.
• Obtain and maintain the State of Florida Public Safety Telecommunicator (PST) certification.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of computer and office equipment as required to perform the position tasks.
• Ability to work independently using efficient time management skills.
• Ability to enter and/or retrieve information from WINGS/NCIC/FCIC computer systems in an accurate manner and in accordance with all applicable state and federal statutes and agency policies.
• Effectively communicate information, both verbal and written, demonstrating awareness for human diversity to citizens and colleagues.
• The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office requires all employees to have either an associates degree, 60 equivalent hours from an accredited college or university or the Wonderlic Basic Skills Test.
• Civilians must achieve a minimum passing score of Verbal - 248 and Quantitative - 241 on the Wonderlic Basic Skills Test.
• Must submit a complete report of passing scores directly to the SCSO.
• Must submit to a comprehensive background investigation, a polygraph examination, medical examinations, drug and tobacco screening, psychological examination (certified and communications positions).
• Agree to have a background investigator with the SCSO review any social networking websites that you might belong to.

Nice To Haves

• Sworn Law Enforcement and Corrections Deputies must achieve a minimum passing score of Verbal - 267 and Quantitative - 241 on the Wonderlic Basic Skills Test.

Responsibilities

• Complete assignment as directed
• Maintain work areas
• Knowledge of general orders
• Respond to teletype inquiries and other related assistance under the jurisdiction of the Sheriff and in accordance with agency and Florida Department of Law Enforcement policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree