• Police Communications Officer in Training

    Texas A&M University System (Corpus Christi, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Police Communications Officer in Training

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

     

    Department

     

    University Police

     

    Proposed Minimum Salary

     

    Commensurate

     

    Job Location

     

    Corpus Christi, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Staff

    Job Description

    TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

     

    TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

     

    Learn more information here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwQR4HbGJu0) !

    DESCRIPTION

    This position is responsible for answering and directing all incoming calls to the University Police Department. Dispatches police officers and other employees of the UPD to calls for assistance . Monitor’s cameras and alarms, maintains a daily activity log.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Operations:60%

    + Answer, evaluate, and process incoming emergency and non-emergency calls from the public. Communicate with callers to obtain information to determine the urgency of the call.

    + Dispatch police officers and other University Police Department (UPD) personnel to emergencies and calls for assistance .

    + Operate a two-way radio communication system to relay information to UPD personnel.

    + Monitor cameras and security .

    + Activate the university emergency notification system.

    Administrative: 30%

    + Assist other divisions within the University Police Department as needed.

    + Retrieve information for officers utilizing Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS/NLETS).

    Other: 10%

    + Perform other duties as assigned.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    + High school diploma or GED.

    + Two (2) years of work experience.

    + Additional education may be considered as a substitution for the minimum experience requirement: Associate's degree.

    + Basic skills in computers.

    + Must be able to obtain and maintain Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS) and the National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS) certification within six months of employment.

    + Able to work shift work.

    PREFERRRED QUALIFICATIONS

    + Experience dispatching for law enforcement, fire, or EMS agency.

     

    SALARY: $14.43/hourly ($30,014.40/annually, approximately)

     

    BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

     

    From our generous benefits package (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/index.php) and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

     

    Insurance (https://assets.system.tamus.edu/files/benefits/website/BenefitsGuide.pdf)

     

    + Medical

    + $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).

    + Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:

    + Employee and Spouse

    + Employee and Children

    + Employee and Family coverage

    + Dental & Vision

    + Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

     

    On-campus wellness opportunities (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/wellness-resources.php)

    Work Life Solutions:

    + Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

     

    Tuition Benefits: (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/tuition/index.php)

     

    + Public Loan Forgiveness

    + Book scholarships

    + 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

     

    Retirement (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/retirement-programs.php)

     

    + Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

    + Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

     

    Time Off: (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/time-off/index.php)

     

    + 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.

    + 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.

    + 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.

    + 12-15 paid holidays each year.

     

    All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

     

    Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.