Police Communications Officer

* **You must be already certified or able to obtain a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Telecommunicators License.*** You may be required to work weekends, holidays and hours other than Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.* You must be able to type a minimum of 45 word per minute.* Must have a State of Texas class 'C' vehicle operator's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.* Requires High school diploma or GED.* Requires two years of full-time employment experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.* Must be able to obtain the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Basic Telecommunicators certification.* Requires High school diploma or GED.* Requires one year of full-time employment experience as a Texas A&M University Police Department Communications Officer or equivalent law enforcement dispatch experience.* Must possess the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Basic Telecommunicators certification.* Requires High school diploma or GED.* Requires two years of experience as a Texas A&M University Police Department Communications Officer or equivalent law enforcement dispatch experience.* Must possess the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Basic Telecommunicators certification.* Requires High school diploma or GED.* Requires three years of experience as a Texas A&M University Police Department Communications Officer or equivalent law enforcement dispatch experience.* Must possess the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Intermediate Telecommunicator certification.* Requires High school diploma or GED.* Requires four years' experience as a Texas A&M University Police Department Communications Officer or equivalent law enforcement dispatch experience.* Must possess the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Advanced Telecommunicators certification.* Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.* Public relations skills.* Keyboarding skills.* Bachelor's degree.* Previous experience as a dispatcher in law enforcement.* Applicant must successfully pass psychological evaluation, drug screen, and complete background investigation to include, but not limited to driving history, criminal background, and credit history.* Flexibility to work rotating shifts and holidays.* Ability to work under stress.* Ability to comprehend technical aspects of communications equipment.* Applicants must pass a typing test with a score of 45 words per minute.* Applicants must also pass a Critical Multitasking Dispatch Test.* Successful completion of the 16 week Communications Officer Training Program, which includes Texas Penal Code, Traffic Code, the use of telecommunications equipment, and the use of a Computer Aided Dispatch system.* Familiarization with the University and Departmental policies, and TLETS/NLETS and TCIC/NCIC operations and policies.* Operates data terminals for the National Crime Information Center and Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications Systems for the University Police Department.* Receives incoming telephone calls from the general public, disseminates information for emergency personnel, and monitors telecommunications equipment.* Familiarization with the geography of Texas A&M University (i.e. buildings, streets, major departments and University Personnel).* Monitors and responds to activation of alarm systems by coordinating with all appropriate agencies and personnel and performs other duties as assigned.Howdy and thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University. As the flagship campus of The Texas A&M University System, we are located in College Station, Texas with a student population of more than 74,000 and nearly 14,000 faculty and staff.

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