Police Communications Officer in Training

Texas A&M University; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 16,399 - 23,357; Full time

Job summary

A public university in Laredo is seeking a Police Communications Officer in Training. The role includes training on emergency calls, operating communications equipment, and coordinating law enforcement responses. Candidates should have a high school diploma and possess strong multitasking and communication skills. This is an entry-level position with starting pay at $14.43 hourly.

Qualifications

• Two years full-time experience or equivalent military experience preferred.
• Must obtain Telecommunications Operators License within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process emergency/non-emergency calls.
• Monitor telecommunications equipment.
• Operate data terminals and coordinate emergency notifications.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Keyboarding skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title

Police Communications Officer in Training

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

University Police Department

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

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.

Essential Duties and 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 responds to 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.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

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

Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to:

• Multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Work under stress.
• Comprehend technical aspects of communications equipment.
• Communication skills.
• Keyboarding skills.

Licensing / Professional Certification

Ability to obtain Telecommunications Operators License within 6 months of employment.

Physical Requirements

None.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision of Others

This position generally does not supervise employees.

Other Requirements

• Work rotating shifts, evenings and holidays.
• Applicant must successfully pass keyboarding test, communications performance evaluation and complete background investigation.
• Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.
• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

Salary: $14.43 hourly

Instructions to Applicant

During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials. The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• 3 professional references and their full contact information
• Unofficial transcripts (if applicable)

Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.

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.