Public Safety Communications Officer

Position Details

Req ID : req19114

Position Title :

Public Safety Communications Officer

Position Type : Staff Full-Time

Position Number : 631285

OSU Campus : Stillwater

Department : Police Department

Location Address :

104 USDA Building, Stillwater, OK 74078 USA

Hiring Supervisor :

Public Safety Communications Supervisor & Captain - Emergency Services

Hiring Range : (Contingent upon available funding) :

17.00 - 25.00, Hourly

Work Schedule : Shift work - Varies

Faculty Appt Period :

Job Summary :

The Public Safety Communications Officer is an essential team member to the OSU Police department and provides leadership and support in the following ways :

1. Emergency and non-emergency telephone and radio dispatch assistance to citizens, police, fire, and ambulance services.

2. Maintains police and public safety data files to provide support information to OSU and authorized law enforcement agencies.

3. Performs necessary administrative support functions within the Public Safety Communications Unit.

4. Operates specialized electronic equipment that functions within the Public Safety Communications Unit.

Exceptional Working Conditions Include :

1. Shift work is required, with possible mandatory overtime hours as needed

2. Expected to work any hours and any days as needed to fulfill the department mission

3. May require travel (regional area) to attend schools, seminars, or training

4. Communication officers will provide / gain information, provide assistance, and have contact on a daily basis with OSU students, staff, and administration, as well as off-campus agencies, groups, businesses, parents, applicants, etc.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit your Cover Letter and Resume.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications :

Required Qualifications : High School / GED.

Before Hire, the applicant must : 1. Be willing to undergo a series of interviews for employment (to include interviews with, but not limited to, the Emergency Services Captain, selection committee, and the departmental Director / Chief.)2. Complete background investigation packet from the OSU Police / Public Safety Department3. Successfully pass extensive background investigation4. Be able to perform physical functions of the position5. Meet the minimum qualifications of the position6. Be lawfully eligible to be employed in the United States and not have been convicted of any felony or other crime involving moral turpitude unless a full pardon has been granted by the proper agency7. Accept various shift work hours8. Demonstrate the ability to input data into the police data bases with accuracy and at a rate to keep up with incoming calls9. Maintain an operational residence or mobile telephone for alert calls or emergencies10. Be willing to report to duty immediately when called11. Agree to conduct oneself, both on and off duty, in accordance with the laws of the state of Oklahoma, and the policies, procedures, and regulations of both the University and the OSU Police Department12. Abide with the university policy on faculty / staff fee waivers which limit the enrollment of college classes to a maximum of five hours per semester; all class schedules must be approved by supervisor in advance of the start of the semester

After Hire, acceptable applicants must complete : 1. Oklahoma Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (OLETS) teletype certification within the first year of employment and recertification every two years thereafter2. Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO) Basic certification within the first year of employment3. Critical Incident training4. OSU Police network communications training5. Supervised in-service training

Skills, Proficiencies and Knowledge :

1. Good physical condition to include visual acuity, excellent hearing, physical dexterity to operate computers and ascend / descend stairs, and the ability to lift or carry in excess of 15 pounds2. Ability to work flexible shifts within a 24-hours operational schedule3. Proficient in Microsoft Office software

Preferred Qualifications :

Five (5) years of related experience. Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO) Basic Certification. Oklahoma Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (OLETS) Teletype Certification.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and / or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and / or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.