The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accountability, as stated above. Please Note - Individuals interested in this position must submit an online application at the following link below an application completed through Indeed does not make a formal application for employment:
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Job Description

The Police Communications Officer in Training, under supervision, receives on-the-job training from Police Communication Officers and handles routine and emergency radio, telephone, and 911 calls for service following special or written instructions for transmitting and routing calls. The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accountability, as stated above. If this job description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Rate: Starting hourly rate is $18.10

Important Position Details: Applicants must successfully pass psychological evaluation, drug screen, and complete background investigation to include, but not limited to driving history, criminal background, and credit history. Applicants must pass a timed typing test with a score of 45words per minute. Applicants must also pass a Critical Multitasking Dispatch Test.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Two years of full-time employment or military service

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
• Public relations skills
• Keyboarding skills

Other Requirements or Other Factors:

• Applicant must successfully pass psychological evaluation, drug screen, and complete background investigation to include, but not limited to driving history, criminal background, and credit history
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts and holidays
• Ability to work under stress
• Ability to comprehend technical aspects of communications equipment
• Applicants must pass a typing test with a score of 35 words per minute
• Applicants must also pass a Critical Multitasking Dispatch Test

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Vocational or college courses in mass communications
• Previous experience as a dispatcher in law enforcement/911 service

Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

• TCOLE certification as a telecommunications operator

Responsibilities:

• Successful completion of the 16 week Communications Officer Training Program, which includes the Texas Penal Code, Traffic Code, the use of telecommunications equipment, and the use of a Computer Aided Dispatch system
• Familiarization with the University and Departmental policies, and TLETS/NLETS and TCIC/NCIC operations and policies
• Operates data terminals for the National Crime Information Center and Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications Systems for the University Police Department
• Receives incoming telephone calls from the general public, disseminates information for emergency personnel, and monitors telecommunications equipment
• Familiarization with the geography of Texas A&M University (i.e. buildings, streets, major departments and University Personnel)
• Monitors and responds to activation of alarm systems by coordinating with all appropriate agencies and personnel and performs other duties as assigned

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

Please Note - Individuals interested in this position must submit an online application at the following link below; an application completed through Indeed does not make a formal application for employment:
https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMU_External/details/Police-Communications-Officer-in-Training_R-072467

or by visiting

https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/TAMU_External and searching Police Communications Officer or R-072467

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.10 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person