Police Communications Operator

Department: Police Department, JM    Position Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)    $21.75 hourly

Responsibilities

• Operates emergency telephones, two-way radios, teletype, telecommunications and computer terminal equipment, closed circuit televisions, remote control cameras, alarm and security systems.
• Answers emergency telephone lines.
• Monitors and maintains radio communications.
• Receives and records information and requests related to police services.
• Dispatches police officers.
• Notifies command, supervisory, and administrative personnel about incidents.
• Transmits and receives telephonic communications with the surrounding local jurisdictions.
• Operates specialized communications networking equipment and computer terminals.
• Accesses restricted law enforcement networks.
• Obtains, inputs, and receives data related to police activities such as criminal history, warrants, and vehicle registration.
• Monitors radio frequencies and transmissions of the Allied Law Enforcement Agencies, National Weather Service, and Maryland Civil Defense.
• Relays information from field officers requesting back up and support services such as crime lab technicians, K-9 unit, emergency medical services, rescue, and fire equipment.
• Maintains manual and computerized logs and prepares complaint control cards and reports.
• Monitors safety and security systems, reports malfunctions as appropriate, and dispatches appropriate personnel to alarm site.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two years clerical or other related experience.
• Skill in the use of keyboards and office equipment.
• Ability to type accurately; to learn emergency communications work.
• Ability to learn applicable procedures and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to react calmly, quickly, and decisively in emergency situations.
• Ability to obtain, summarize and relay information orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to write legibly.
• Ability to monitor multiple frequencies.

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Conditions of Employment

Applicants must submit to and successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation.

Benefits

Contractual employees are eligible for limited benefits. View benefits information.