Job Posting Title Police Communications Officer in Training

Prairie View A&M University; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Prairie View A&M University is seeking a Police Communications Officer in Training. The role provides on-the-job training while handling routine and emergency radio, telephone, and 911 calls under supervision. Compensation follows the university’s structure and is commensurate with education and experience.

The position is based in Prairie View, Texas and involves rotating shifts. Candidates must complete a background check and pass required evaluations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of full-time work experience required.
• CTE certification may substitute for the 2 years of employment or military experience.

Responsibilities

• Receives on-the-job training from Police Communication Officers for 16 weeks.
• Handles incoming emergency and non-emergency telephone calls from the public and disseminates information via radio.
• Monitors telecommunications equipment including State and National computers.
• Operates data terminals for NCIC/TLETS and UPD computer network.
• Monitors and coordinates with agencies during alarms and emergencies.

Skills

Multitask

Work under stress

Communication

Keyboarding

Technical comprehension

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of full-time work experience

CTE certification may substitute

Job description

Job Title

Police Communications Officer in Training

Agency

Prairie View A&M University Department University Police

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Police Communications Officer in Training, under supervision, receives on-the-job training from Police Communication Officers; handles routine and emergency radio, telephone, and 911 calls for service following special or written instructions for transmitting and routing calls. Candidates in the available applicant pool will be contacted by the University Police Department as Police Communications Officer in Training applicants submissions are active from the date of the Job Requisition being posted. The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

Important Immigration information

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate

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Responsibilities

• Receives sixteen weeks of on-the-job training from Police Communication Officers to gain familiarity and experience.
• 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 respond to the 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.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• Two years of full-time work experience.
• High School Career and Technical Education (CTE) certification may substitute for the 2 years of full-time employment or military experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.

Other Requirements

• Work rotating shifts, evenings, and holidays.
• Applicant must successfully pass keyboarding test, communications performance evaluation, and complete background investigation.

Job Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled

Background Check Requirements

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

The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. External Applicants - Applicants not currently employed by a Texas A&M System member may Search Postings and apply for positions within one or more A&M System members by selecting the job posting. Internal Applicants - This site lists job postings throughout The Texas A&M University System. It is intended for applicants not currently employed by a member of the system. Current employees should apply for jobs on the Internal Career site. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

Contact details: Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or [e-mail] should you need assistance with the online application process.