| Job
Code: |
6345 |
| Job
Title: |
Police Communications Operator |
| Creation
Date: |
01/15/88 |
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| Revision
Date: |
07/08/02 |
| FLSA
Status: |
Non-Exempt |
Job Summary:
To provide rapid response to law enforcement agencies or any other emergency needs and give directions, information, or other aid.
Major Duties / Critical Tasks:
- Dispatches officers to situations requiring police response.
- Maintains records of incoming calls and police/patrol activities.
- Communicates with other emergency agencies (police, fire, ambulance).
- Operates various computer terminals including the Computer Aided Dispatch System.
- Completes appropriate reports.
- Adheres to internal controls established for department.
- Performs related duties as required.
Required Education / Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent. After employment, successful completion of a minimum of 40 hours of training for a Police Telecommunications Operator as mandated by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education. Must pass typing test at a net rate of 20 wpm.
Equipment:
Standard dispatcher and office equipment.
Working Environment:
Standard office environment.
Other:
Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to
this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby
subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.
Any qualifications to be
considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require the prior approval
of the Chief Human Resources Officer.
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