Communications Officer - DPS

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

The 585 Department of Public Safety in Oklahoma State is seeking a Communications Officer - DPS to operate radio and teletype systems, dispatch messages, and serve as the communications link for field personnel and agency offices.

You will interpret and relay information via OLETS/NLETS/NCIC, maintain logs, develop training materials, and help ensure security and smooth center operations across shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Citizenship in the United States required.
• Knowledge of radio communications and law enforcement information systems.
• Ability to work shifts and respond under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Operate radio and dispatch messages on assigned shift.
• Access and relay information via OLETS, NLETS, and NCIC.
• Coordinate communications with field personnel and agencies.
• Maintain logs of shift activities.
• Develop training materials and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Monitor security within the communications center.

Skills

Communication

Radio operation

Emergency response

Teamwork

Typing 25 wpm

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Posting Title

Communications Officer - DPS

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

$43,898.80 Annual Salary

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.

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the operation of communication equipment in a Department of Public Safety communication center and in providing information to law enforcement officials, other agencies and the general public.

Typical Functions

• 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 communication 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 concisely, 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; and to type accurately from plain copy at the rate of twenty-five words per