Job Summary

Under general supervision, processes requests for services from the public, outside within the police department, and acts as either a Communication Training Officer (entities such as other law enforcement agencies, or service providers, as well as from CTO) or Subject Matter Expert (SME).

Job Functions

  • Processes requests for service from the public, outside entities such as other law enforcement agencies, or service providers, as well as from within the department.
  • Uses a multi-channel radio system to transmit requests for service to personnel in the field and monitors and tracks the activities of field personnel.
  • Uses a Computer-Assisted-Dispatch system to maintain records of calls for service and to review and retrieve records of past calls, as well as review records of contacts by the department with complainants, suspects, etc.
  • Uses local and national crime information databases to check vehicle registrations, drivers’ license, criminal histories, and to enter information for regional or national distribution about stolen property, missing persons, suspects of crimes, etc.
  • Monitors the University’s Central Alarm system to assure the security of the various properties connected to it, and responds to activations according to specific conditions.
  • Maintains the forms, papers, and printouts, of the Communication Division.
  • Acts as SME or CTO for the purposes of training new personnel or cross-training existing personnel.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High school degree or equivalent. One year of dispatch experience in a public safety environment. Ability to work any shift assignment. Possess current and verifiable National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification and Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO) Telecommunicator certification.

Job Family

Police

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

EEO Category

Service (Non-Supervisory)

Rev. Date

01/01/08

Job Key

50056960

Pay Grade

32