Police Communications Specialist

Job description

The Police Communications Specialist is responsible for operating a USF Police Department emergency communications center on a 24 hour basis. This position receives incoming calls for police and security services, dispatches officers as appropriate, and monitors police radio alarms. The incumbent also collects and summarizes data and information for the day's activities. Responsible for monitoring the field positions/activities of the Law Enforcement Officers, investigators and non-sworn officers, dispatching officers in an efficient manner to emergency & service calls & coordinating other non-university emergency response services. Inputs & transmits call information, check driver's licenses records, vehicle registrations, warrants, criminal histories and missing persons lists using computer terminal. Operates/monitors at a high level of proficiency using the FCIC/NCIC computer system. The campus blue light emergency phone system and all other equipment in the communications center. Monitors alarm systems and notifies personnel upon activation. Reviews and disseminates criminal activity/confidential information to those who have a need to know on 24 hour basis and provides informa...