Police Communications Operator (S04650P)

S04650P

Police Communications Operator (S04650P)

Police Department

Arlington

Police/Campus Safety

Full-time

Shift

Our University Police Agency operates 24/7.

Must be able to work shift work which includes working nights, holidays, and subject to emergency recall during man-made or natural disasters and unusual occurrences on campus as needed.

External and Internal

Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $48,000.

Funding expected to continue

Monthly

Yes

The primary function is to receive calls for service and interview callers of non-emergency and emergency requests to determine location, nature, and pertinent information to be entered into the CAD system clearly and accurately. Enters, maintains, updates, and research information using the TLETS/NLETS computer system. Verifies accuracy and completeness of TCIC/NCIC information prior to providing to requestor. Communicates via telephone, radio, in person, email, and call notes in a courteous and professional manner, utilizing proper spelling, grammar and punctuation.

• Answers and processes emergency and non-emergency telephone calls for police, fire, and ambulance services as well as planned or special events and services.
• Accurately enters information received from the caller, into a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system and dispatches appropriate resources.
• Assists with the monitoring and/or utilizing of a camera system to monitor incidents on-campus or attempt to locate evidence.
• Initiates and composes emergency and non-emergency correspondence via email, call notes, and notifications to the campus community.
• Accesses and correctly reads information from a TLET/NCIC and relays accurate and complete information to officers.
• Monitor fire and burglar alarms and dispatch appropriate resources.
• Monitors bait bike information and dispatches officers on activations.

Must successfully complete a public safety telecommunication (PST) test; which the recommended testing is Criticall. Must receive the minimum score on the Criticall test in the following categories: Overall Test Score of 70; Overall Data Entry Score of 3200; and a keyboarding minimum score of 25 with a preferred score of 35. This testing will be administered by the police department.

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.

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Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of the company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, a summary of job duties, and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.