Police Communications Officer I
- locations
- San Antonio, TX
- time type
- Full time
- posted on
- Posted 30+ Days Ago
- job requisition id
- R-082851
Job Title
Police Communications Officer IAgency
Texas A&M University - San AntonioDepartment
University Police DepartmentProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
San Antonio, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
The Police Communications Officer I, under supervision, handles routine and emergency radio, telephone, and 911 calls for service following special or written instructions for transmitting and routing calls.
Responsibilities:
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.
Required Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED.
Six (6) months experience as a Police Department Communications Officer, law enforcement dispatch, or equivalent experience.
Preferred Education and Experience:
Six (6) months of customer service experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Ability to work under stress.
Ability to comprehend technical aspects of communications equipment.
Communication skills.
Keyboarding skills.
Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:
May require Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) certificate.
Other Qualifications:
Work rotating shifts, evenings and holidays.
Applicant must successfully pass keyboarding test, communications performance evaluation and complete background investigation.
Applicant Instructions:
Please make sure to provide the following documents:
Cover Letter
Resume / CV
Professional References
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Summary of Employee Benefits:
Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities.
Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once the application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made. If you have issues with adding documents to your application, please contact HR at 210-784-2058.
In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at (210) 784-2058.
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.
About Us
Established as a standalone university in 2009, Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-San Antonio) is a comprehensive four-year public university that reflects the heritage-rich community it serves. Situated on nearly 700 acres in South San Antonio, A&M-SA is a Military Embracing institution offering over 40 undergraduate and graduate programs to close to 7000 students.
A&M-San Antonio is quickly expanding to fill its campus grounds in South San Antonio. Due to the rapid growth, the University's footprint is transforming with Esperanza Hall, the first residence hall having opened in fall 2017, the Science & Technology Building, which opened in spring 2018, Classroom Hall which opened in fall 2020 and our newest building for the College of Business and University Library scheduled to open fall 2022.
The University's core values of being “student centered, equity minded, inclusive and respectful, visionary, a catalyst for opportunity, collaborative and committed to excellence”, provide a foundation for its world-class faculty to inspire graduates to be lifelong learners and responsible global citizens. A&M-San Antonio will continue growing as an economic and social catalyst while becoming nationally recognized for student and academic success.
Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement, and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities.
Texas A&M University-San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.
If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (210) 784-2058.