• Police Communications Officer I

    Texas A&M University System (Kingsville, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Police Communications Officer I

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M University - Kingsville

     

    Department

     

    University Police

     

    Proposed Minimum Salary

     

    Commensurate

     

    Job Location

     

    Kingsville, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Staff

    Job Description

    Job Summary

    The Police Communications Officer I, under supervision, handles routine and emergency radio, telephone, and 911 calls for service following special or written instructions for transmitting and routing calls.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    + 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.

     

    The above represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

    Minimum Requirements

    Education – High school diploma or GED.

     

    Experience – Six months experience as a Police Department Communications Officer, law enforcement dispatch, or equivalent experience.

     

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

     

    Ability to – 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.

     

    Licensing / Professional Certification – May require Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) certificate.

    Other Requirements

    + Work rotating shifts, evenings and holidays.

    + Applicant must successfully pass keyboarding test, communications performance evaluation and complete background investigation.

     

    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.