Police Communications Officer in Training

Laredo, TX
Texas A&M International University

Salary: $14.43/hourly.

Position Summary:

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.

Essential Functions:

  • 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.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • 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.
  • Ability to obtain Telecommunications Operators License within 6 months of employment.
  • 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.
  • Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.