Campus Police Dispatcher: Rapid Radio & TTY Operator

Campus Police; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Putnam City Schools' Campus Police Department is seeking a part-time Dispatcher to operate radio, teletype and telephone, receiving information and dispatching messages to radio-equipped units under the general supervision of the shift commander.

Responsibilities include taking calls, relaying to officers, recording actions in the radio log, using OLETS/NCIC/TTY, maintaining TTY files and assisting the public. Requires FCC radio knowledge and OLETS TTY certification.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent. Certification on the OLETS TTY System is required.
• Knowledge of FCC regulations governing radio equipment operation.
• Knowledge of OLETS TTY procedures and policies.
• Knowledge of geography of Putnam City School District and building locations.
• Skilled in operating a radio system, teletype, typewriter and computer terminal.
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment under stress.
• Ability to obtain complete information and relay it accurately and distinctly.
• Ability to deal effectively with officers and the public.
• Ability to make decisions and accept responsibility for actions.

Responsibilities

• Takes telephone calls on routine and emergency situations and records all pertinent information.
• Relays information to appropriate officer and dispatches to scene.
• Records actions taken, units assigned and officer times in radio log.
• Operates teletype and remote computer terminal to send/receive information from OLETS/NCIC/TTY messages.
• Maintains file on all TTY messages.
• Monitors radio calls of surrounding law enforcement agencies.
• Enters information into the computer.
• Maintains files of telephone numbers for schools and district contacts.
• Greets and directs the public and provides information.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Radio system operation

FCC regulations knowledge

OLETS TTY procedures

Independent work

Judgment under stress

Information gathering

Public interaction

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OLETS TTY certification

Tools

Teletype terminal

Radio equipment

Computer terminal

Job description

Putnam City Schools' Campus Police Department is seeking a part-time Dispatcher to operate radio, teletype and telephone, receiving information and dispatching messages to radio-equipped units under the general supervision of the shift commander.

Responsibilities include taking calls, relaying to officers, recording actions in the radio log, using OLETS/NCIC/TTY, maintaining TTY files and assisting the public. Requires FCC radio knowledge and OLETS TTY certification.