Police Telecommunicator Trainee (South Charleston)

West Virginia State Police; West Virginia; On-site; USD 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The West Virginia State Police is seeking a full-time Communications Officer to receive and transmit messages over radio and other equipment. This position requires a high school diploma and one year of experience in public contact work. Competitive state benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to type accurately at a rate of 25 w.p.m.
• Experience in public contact work.

Responsibilities

• Receives, responds, transmits, and answers inquiries over communication equipment.
• Operates radio equipment and dispatches communications.

Skills

Communication

Typing

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Receives, responds, transmits, answers, and/or verifies messages and/or inquiries received over communication equipment. Operates all applicable radio equipment/computer terminal/telephone equipment, dispatches/receives radio/computer data/telephone communications. Ability to type accurately at a rate of 25 w.p.m. Shift work required. Performs related work as required and other duties as assigned. This is a full-time position with state benefits.Training: Graduation from a standard high school or the equivalent.

Experience:One year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in public contact work.

Special Requirements: A successful background check.(31,850 Base Salary, upon successful completion of training will advance into the Career Progression System)