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About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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.
• Ability to work under stress.
• Ability to comprehend technical aspects of communications equipment.
• Communication skills.
• Keyboarding skills.
• Ability to obtain Telecommunications Operators License within 6 months of employment.
• Applicant must successfully pass keyboarding test, communications performance evaluation and complete background investigation.

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.