Police Communications Officer I
- Employer
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Sep 18, 2020
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Safety & Security
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Job Title
Police Communications Officer I
Agency
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Department
University Police
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Job Description:
This position is responsible for answering and directing all incoming calls to the University Police Department. Dispatches police officers and other employees of the UPD to calls for assistance. Monitors cameras and alarms, maintains a daily activity log.
Responsibilities:
- Answer, evaluate, and process incoming emergency and non-emergency calls from the public. Communicate with callers to obtain information to determine the urgency of the call.
- Dispatch police officers and other University Police Department (UPD) personnel to emergencies and calls for assistance.
- Operate a two-way radio communication system to relay information to UPDpersonnel.
- Maintain status and location of officers in the field. Enter information into Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system.
- Monitor cameras and alarms.
- Activate the university emergency notification system.
- Retrieve information for officers utilizing Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS/NLETS).
- Assist other division within the University Police Department as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Six (6) months related experience.
- Additional education may be considered as a substitution for the minimum experience requirement.
- Basic skills in computers.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS) and the National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS) certification within six months of employment.
- Able to work shift work.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience dispatching for law enforcement
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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.
To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMUCC_External/job/Corpus-Christi-TAMUCC/Police-Communications-Officer-I_R-032611-1
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