Communications Specialist

Performs a variety of routine clerical, administrative and technical work in receiving and relaying routine and emergency information; keeping official records; and assisting in the administration of the standard operating policies and procedures of the communication center.  

Employee has no supervisory responsibilities

Answers phones for incoming administrative calls and direct to proper extensions. Answers phones for non- emergency and some emergency calls for police service. Handles emergency calls for service, or re-direct emergency calls for service to appropriate agency, when Keys input information into Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) for Bell County Communications Center (BCCC).

Update information to BCCC when necessary either by CAD or radio. Assists officers in obtaining call information from CAD database.

Operates National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and Texas Crime Information Center (TCIC) terminal. Enters persons/property into NCIC and TCIC. Makes inquiries to NCIC and TCIC for officers and jailers and sends teletype messages to other agencies.

Contacts personnel designated for callback; relays information as required. Notifies on-call personnel, when necessary.

Assists in training of new communications specialist as they are hired.

Maintains communication center work area and equipment in clean and working condition.

Performs local, county, state, and national warrant checks.

Completes and maintains a variety of documents related to the communications office.

Performs other duties as assigned. 

1. Graduation from a high school or equivalent with specialized course work in general office practices such as typing and filing; and,
2. Six(6) months of increasingly responsible related experience, or
3. Any equivalent combination of related education and experience.

1. Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, and techniques;
2. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
3. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions;
4. Ability to remain calm while handling multiple stressful situations;
5. Skilled in operation of the listed tools and equipment;
6. Ability to effectively meet and deal with the public;
7. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, and supervisors.
8. Ability to learn applicable laws, ordinances, and department/city rules and regulations;
9. Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information;
10. Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

          

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Communications switchboard, including computer-aided systems, personal computer including word processing software, copy machine, Dictaphone, 911 system, fax machine, and base radio.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Salary : $17