Police Communications Dispatcher I

Florida Gulf Coast University; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Gulf Coast University is seeking a Police Communications Operator I to operate telephone, radio, and computer systems for dispatching, ensuring the safety of officers and the campus community. The role handles emergency and non-emergency calls, inputs data, notifies relevant parties, and monitors field units while maintaining logs.

The position requires a high school diploma, two years of related full-time experience, and certifications; initial pay is $19.75 per hour with training and

Qualifications

• This position requires a high school diploma.
• Two years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Relevant full-time experience using computer systems for entering, updating, and retrieving information.
• State NCIC/FCIC certification or ability to obtain within three months of employment.
• Valid Florida 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator certificate or the ability to obtain within six months of employment.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Receives and evaluates calls requesting police assistance of both emergency and non-emergency natures.
• Inputs and transmits call information using the communications and dispatch systems.
• Contacts appropriate parties to notify of complaints and/or actions required.
• Operates two way radio to dispatch calls to public safety units and to receive and communicate information.
• Monitors the field position and activities of department personnel.
• Transmits requests for emergency services and retrieves various data and records.
• Checks driver’s license records, vehicle registrations, stolen article files, warrants, criminal histories, and missing person lists.
• Monitors alarm systems and notifies personnel upon activation.
• Prepares various logs, reports and forms.

Job description

Florida Gulf Coast University is seeking a Police Communications Operator I to operate telephone, radio, and computer systems for dispatching, ensuring the safety of officers and the campus community. The role handles emergency and non-emergency calls, inputs data, notifies relevant parties, and monitors field units while maintaining logs.

The position requires a high school diploma, two years of related full-time experience, and certifications; initial pay is $19.75 per hour with training and