Public Safety Communications Officer I-Sr

Oklahoma-State-University; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Public Safety Communications Officer (PSCO) at Oklahoma State University Stillwater provides emergency and non-emergency telephone and radio dispatch for citizens and first responders. The role maintains police and public safety data files and operates specialized equipment within the Public Safety Communications Unit.

This position requires flexible shift work, strong MS Office skills, the ability to lift over 15 pounds, and relevant APCO/OLETS certifications as specified.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required; degree conferred by start date.
• PSCO I: no prior experience required.
• PSCO II: 1 year in public safety comms or related field.
• PSCO III: 2 years in public safety comms or related field.
• PSCO Senior: 3 years in public safety comms; management training sem.
• Post-secondary education may substitute for experience.
• Certifications: PSCO II – APCO Basic & OLETS Teletype.
• PSCO III – APCO CTO Certification.
• PSCO Senior – APCO Basic Instructor; CTO Instructor or approved specialty training.
• Certifications: APCO Basic; Oklahoma LET & Teletype Certification.
• Skills: good physical condition; vision, hearing; able to operate equipment.
• Must lift/carry items weighing >15 pounds.
• Able to work a 24-hour schedule; MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and non-emergency telephone and radio dispatch.
• Maintain police and public safety data files.
• Support OSU and authorized law enforcement agencies.
• Operate specialized electronic equipment for unit operations.
• Perform essential administrative duties in the unit.

Skills

Call taking

Dispatch

Microsoft Office

Information gathering

Education

High School/GED

Criminal Justice

Tools

CAD System

Job description

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Lori McDonald, [e-mail]

Work Schedule

Must be able to work all shifts

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$17.00 - $25.00

Hourly

About this Position

The Public Safety Communications Officer (PSCO) is a vital member of the OSU Police Department, providing leadership and critical support through emergency and non-emergency telephone and radio dispatch services for citizens, police, fire, and ambulance personnel. This role is responsible for maintaining police and public safety data files to support OSU and authorized law enforcement agencies. In addition, the PSCO performs essential administrative duties within the Public Safety Communications Unit and operates specialized electronic equipment integral to the unit’s operations.

Required Qualifications

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

• PSCO I - requires no prior experience.

  PSCO II - requires one year of experience in public safety communications or a closely related field.

  PSCO III - requires two years of experience in public safety communications or a closely related field.

  PSCO Senior - requires three years of experience in public safety communications or a closely related field. Completion of a department-approved management training seminar is also required.

Post-secondary education may substitute for years of required experience.

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

PSCO II - Basic APCO Certification and OLETS Teletype Certification.

PSCO III - APCO Communications Training Officer (CTO) Certification.

PSCO Senior - APCO Basic Instructor Certification, and either APCO CTO Instructor Certification or advanced training and development in an approved specialty area within the emergency communications field

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

Good physical condition is required, including visual acuity, excellent hearing, and physical dexterity sufficient to operate computer equipment and navigate stairs.

Candidates must also be able to lift or carry items weighing more than 15 pounds.

The position requires the ability to work flexible shifts within a 24-hour operational schedule and proficiency in Microsoft Office software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical

  Criminal Justice

• Two (2) years of related experience

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO) Basic Certification Oklahoma Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (OLETS) Teletype Certification

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

2 years experience working as a call taker, dispatcher, or similar role which requires individuals to obtain information and dispatch units to respond with detailed information. Knowledge of a Computer Aided Dispatch system.