Texas A&M
Overview
Police Communications Officer in Training
Agency: Texas A&M International University
Department: University Police Department
Salary: Commensurate
Job Location: Campus
Job Type: Staff
Job Description 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.
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.
Qualifications
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.
Licensing / Professional Certification – Ability to obtain Telecommunications Operators License within 6 months of employment.
Physical Requirements – None. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Supervision and Work Environment
This position generally does not supervise employees.
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 and maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.
Additional Information Salary: $14.43/hourly
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.
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Agency: Texas A&M International University
Department: University Police Department
Salary: Commensurate
Job Location: Campus
Job Type: Staff
Job Description 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.
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.
Qualifications
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.
Licensing / Professional Certification – Ability to obtain Telecommunications Operators License within 6 months of employment.
Physical Requirements – None. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Supervision and Work Environment
This position generally does not supervise employees.
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 and maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.
Additional Information Salary: $14.43/hourly
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.
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