Police Communications Specialist
University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, FL, United States
Police Communications Specialist
The Police Communications Specialist is responsible for operating a USF Police Department emergency communications center on a 24 hour basis. This position receives incoming calls for police and security services, dispatches officers as appropriate, and monitors police radio alarms. The incumbent also collects and summarizes data and information for the day’s activities.
Responsibilities
Monitor the field positions/activities of Law Enforcement Officers, investigators and non-sworn officers; dispatch officers efficiently to emergency & service calls; coordinate with other non-university emergency response services.
Input and transmit call information; check driver’s license records, vehicle registrations, warrants, criminal histories and missing persons lists using computer terminal.
Operate and monitor the FCIC/NCIC computer system and campus blue light emergency phone system and all other equipment in the communications center.
Monitor alarm systems and notify personnel upon activation.
Review and disseminate criminal activity/confidential information to those who have a need to know on a 24‑hour basis; provide information/assistance to the public who visit the university police department.
Compile daily logs, complaint cards, officer field activity reports and other management reports necessary for evaluating all law‑enforcement field activities.
Assist parking patrollers with information about motorist assistance
eeds in the field.
Provide basic parking services information on securing permits and making citation appeals to members who request such information.
Provide general clerical and administrative support to the department.
Qualifications Minimum Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent and one year of appropriate experience (or equivalent training).
Proficiency in typing.
Ability to obtain state certification on the NCIC/FCIC computer system.
Preferred Qualifications
Current certification as a State of Florida 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator.
Three or more years of experience as a public‑safety telecommunicator for a law‑enforcement or emergency operation, and state certification on NCIC/FCIC.
This position requires a Level 2 background check.
Compliance Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. The University of South Florida is an equal‑opportunity employer that does not discriminate on any protected characteristic. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
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Responsibilities
Monitor the field positions/activities of Law Enforcement Officers, investigators and non-sworn officers; dispatch officers efficiently to emergency & service calls; coordinate with other non-university emergency response services.
Input and transmit call information; check driver’s license records, vehicle registrations, warrants, criminal histories and missing persons lists using computer terminal.
Operate and monitor the FCIC/NCIC computer system and campus blue light emergency phone system and all other equipment in the communications center.
Monitor alarm systems and notify personnel upon activation.
Review and disseminate criminal activity/confidential information to those who have a need to know on a 24‑hour basis; provide information/assistance to the public who visit the university police department.
Compile daily logs, complaint cards, officer field activity reports and other management reports necessary for evaluating all law‑enforcement field activities.
Assist parking patrollers with information about motorist assistance
eeds in the field.
Provide basic parking services information on securing permits and making citation appeals to members who request such information.
Provide general clerical and administrative support to the department.
Qualifications Minimum Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent and one year of appropriate experience (or equivalent training).
Proficiency in typing.
Ability to obtain state certification on the NCIC/FCIC computer system.
Preferred Qualifications
Current certification as a State of Florida 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator.
Three or more years of experience as a public‑safety telecommunicator for a law‑enforcement or emergency operation, and state certification on NCIC/FCIC.
This position requires a Level 2 background check.
Compliance Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. The University of South Florida is an equal‑opportunity employer that does not discriminate on any protected characteristic. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
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