Communications Officer

585 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; Ardmore (OK); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Leave and Holidays

Comprehensive Benefit Package

Job summary

585 Department of Public Safety in Ardmore, OK seeks a dependable Communications Officer to operate radio equipment, dispatch messages, and support field personnel. The role requires clear communication, sound judgment, and the ability to work under pressure.

The position offers full-time status with a comprehensive benefit package and opportunities for professional development. Responsibilities include coordinating with field units, using law enforcement telecom systems, maintaining logs, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• U.S. citizenship and 18+ years of age required.
• Ability to operate radio/telecommunication equipment and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate radio and dispatch messages on an assigned shift.
• Provide a communications link for field personnel and HQ.
• Operate OLETS, NLETS, and NCIC systems for information retrieval.
• Interpret and relay information to field personnel and agencies.
• Maintain written records and logs of shift activities.
• Compose and release messages about incidents and emergencies.

Skills

Radio operations

Communication

Emergency response

Teamwork

Typing 25 wpm

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Posting Title Communications Officer Agency 585

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY Supervisory Organization Dept. of Public Safety Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular

Compensation

Annual Base Salary: $43,898.80

Benefits

• State employees with DPS enjoy a minimum of 15 days of paid vacation, 15 days of sick leave, 11 paid holidays each year and a comprehensive Benefit Package including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

Job Description

The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking a dependable, service-minded professional to join our team as a Human Resources Management Specialist III. DPS employees support the agency’s mission of protecting the public and serving the people of Oklahoma. The successful candidate will work collaboratively, communicate clearly, and carry out responsibilities with accuracy, professionalism, and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Operates radio communication equipment and receives and dispatches radio messages on an assigned shift
• provides a communications link for personnel in the field or agency headquarters, other law enforcement officials and related emergency services.
• Operates teletype and computer system to obtain information through the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (OLETS), National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS) or National Crime Information Center (NCIC).
• Interprets and relays information to field personnel concerning wanted persons, violations of laws and other criminal activities.
• Researches criminal history information as required, including International Police Organization (INTERPOL) data available through the various systems.
• Makes immediate decisions on a wide variety of information received through various sources and disseminates to field personnel, agency officials and other law enforcement agencies as appropriate.
• Maintains written records and logs of shift activities.
• Composes and releases messages concerning accidents, emergencies, hazardous materials, incidents, weather conditions and similar situations to field offices, news media and other law enforcement, civil defense and emergency services.
• Plans, organizes and directs communication center operations and programs
• assists in the development of agency rules, regulations, and policies concerning the use of communications equipment, staff, and systems.
• Coordinates operational and administrative matters with other divisions and agencies, including Highway Patrol troop commanders, civil defense officials, the Department of Transportation, and local law enforcement officials.
• Conducts on-site inspections of communications centers to evaluate operations and personnel and ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Develops and conducts training programs in communications procedures and requirements
• collects, prepares, organizes, and edits instructional materials such as manuals, overhead transparencies, course outlines, and cassettes.
• May serve as a member of screening boards in matters related to promotions, hiring, reinstatement and disciplinary actions
• represents the agency in matters concerning user agreements and accountability for the operation and security of terminals and use of information.
• Monitors security within the communications center or the facility.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of (Statutory Requirement: 47 O.S. 1998 Supp. Section 2-105.B.2.b.) "2. No person shall be appointed ... unless the person is a citizen of the United States of America, of good moral character, and: b. for any such position in the Communications Division, a person shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age and shall possess a high school diploma or General Education Development equivalency certificate.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Knowledge of: Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations concerning radio communications OLETS, NLETS, and NCIC operating manuals State and federal laws concerning use of criminal records Agency communications policies and procedures Office practices and procedures Spelling, punctuation and grammar.

Ability to:

• Express ideas clearly and concisously, both orally and in writing
• Operate radio and telecommunications equipment
• Maintain operating efficiency under emergency and stressful conditions
• Maintain effective working relationships with others
• Follow complex written instructions
• Type accurately from plain copy at the rate of twenty-five words per minute.

Special Requirements

Prior to entry on duty, final candidates will be scheduled for hearing tests by the hiring agency.

Statutory Requirements

Statutory Requirements (47 O.S. 1998 Supp. Section 2-105.C.1): For positions with the Department of Public Safety, upon initial appointment to the position of Communications Dispatcher, the appointed employee shall be required to serve an initial probationary period of twelve (12) months. The Commissioner may extend the probationary period for up to three (3) additional months. The Department of Public Safety has determined that some positions in this job family are safety sensitive as defined by63 O.S. § 427.8.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Industries and Headquarters

Industries: Government Administration Worker Size: 10,001+ Employees Headquarters: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma