Emergency Communications Dispatcher Trainee

Tamus

Prairie View (TX)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 48,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Prairie View A&M University Police Department in Prairie View, TX is seeking a Police Communications Officer in Training to receive sixteen weeks of on-the-job training and handle routine and emergency radio, telephone, and 911 calls for campus safety. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and two years of full-time work experience (CTE cert may substitute).

The role requires multitasking, staying calm under stress, strong communication, and keyboarding skills to operate complex

Qualifications

Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Two years of full-time work experience required.
CTE certification may substitute for the required experience.
Ability to multitask and work under stress.
Strong communication skills.
Competent keyboarding skills.

Responsibilities

Receive sixteen weeks of on-the-job training from experienced Police Communication Officers.
Process incoming emergency and non-emergency telephone calls from the public and disseminate information via radio to all law-enforcement, medical, and emergency personnel.
Monitor all telecommunications equipment, including state and national computers.
Operate data terminals for NCIC/TLLETS and the university’s computer network.
Monitor and respond to alarms and coordinate with appropriate agencies and personnel.