Police Communications Officer in Training

Job description

Job Title Police Communications Officer in Training Agency: Texas A&M International University Department: University Police Department Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate Job Location: Laredo, Texas Job Type: Staff Job Description: Job 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 Duties and Responsibilities: 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...