Communications Officer Sheriff

Description

THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.

The Communications Officer performs specialized radio and Communications work. This is a high-stress job that requires focus engagement and high performance in traumatic emotionally charged and life-threatening situations. Personnel in this position are directly responsible for adequately deploying and monitoring the status and locations of all on-duty Police / Fire / EMS units. These individuals must use approved system status management techniques ensuring efficient and appropriate use of those resources. This position receives incoming non-emergency and emergency calls prioritizes calls received and relays information to appropriate field personnel via the available communications system. Due to this position being time-driven applicants must possess the innate ability to perform several tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Examples of Duties

Operates emergency and non-emergency communication systems; receives requests for service by telephone; obtains and relays necessary information efficiently and accurately; gives callers direction and instruction as necessary.

Operates numerous highly technical computer systems including the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD); enters and retrieves information to and from various databases including TCIC / NCIC Denton County computer systems and a variety of local regional and state emergency response databases.

Monitors state and national messages requests and transactions through TLETS / NLETS while ensuring compliance with Federal and State laws and department policies and procedures.

Processes forwards and maintains records of information obtained or entered; maintains appropriate logs of services requested.

Operates radio console consisting of numerous talk groups.

Dispatches monitors and tracks multiple law enforcement fire and EMS agencies.

Ensures radio operations are conducted in accordance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) procedures and requirements.

Monitor all radio traffic while simultaneously listening in the room for pre-alerts to incoming calls pre-alerting units and promptly putting units on scene to maintain system compliance.

Ensure timely and accurate dispatching of units utilizing appropriate system status management CAD Radio and other tools .

Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.

Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) license within one year of their appointment (Tex. Occ. Code 1701.301; 37 Tex. Admin. Code 217.27) required.

TCOLE approved Basic Telecommunicator course Crisis Communications courseTDD / TTY for Telecommunicators and a TCOLE approved Field Training Course required within one year of assignment(Tex. Occ. Code 1701.405; Tex. Occ. Code 1701.352).

Must be 18 years of age.

Must be a U.S. citizen.

Possession of a valid drivers license. Must be able to obtain a State of Texas drivers license within 90 days.

Supplemental Information

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Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Internal Control,Accounting And Auditing,Accounts Handling,General Services,Elevator,Brand

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 55548 - 64436