Police Communications Operator
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Law Enforcement / Security
Posted on April 1, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Job Title
Police Communications Operator
Division
Division of Finance & Administration
Department
Office of Police & Public Safety
Work Status
Full Time
Position Category
Staff
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Pay Range
08
Minimum
Commensurate with experience
Maximum
Commensurate with experience
Fund Source
State Support
Job Duties
Transmits and receives voice messages over radio-telephone equipment; relay messages verbally by telephone, or in writing as directed; monitors continuously several radio channels simultaneously; monitors fire alarms and burglar alarms; maintains a log of all incoming messages and or any unusual emergency signals detected or actions taken; functions as control operator when radio communications involve two or more other stations, fixed or mobile; Keeps the communications center in a neat and orderly condition at all times; serves as receptionist or information clerk, answering inquiries from the public; issues and controls police and security equipment route incoming departmental mail; assist in the routine clerical work of other sections to the extent the duties of his/her primary function; inputs and receives messages/bulletins over the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) computer terminal; performs other necessary duties as required.
Requested Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION: A High School Diploma or GED is required
EXPERIENCE: Two years clerical or other related experience.
REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must have the ability to type accurately; learn emergency communications work; learn applicable procedures and regulations; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; react calmly, quickly and decisively in emergency situations; obtain, summarize and relay information orally and in writing.
OTHER
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.
Other Preferences for Consideration
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
ST00370
Number of Vacancies
2
Job Open Date
03/29/2024
Application Review Date
Job Close Date
04/30/2024
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please enter one professional and one personal reference in the References page of the application.
Please note: This position is subject to close early, if a large volume of applications are received.
We encourage you not to delay the process of applying for this position.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Summary
Job Title
Police Communications Operator
Division
Division of Finance & Administration
Department
Office of Police & Public Safety
Work Status
Full Time
Position Category
Staff
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Pay Range
08
Minimum
Commensurate with experience
Maximum
Commensurate with experience
Fund Source
State Support
Job Duties
Transmits and receives voice messages over radio-telephone equipment; relay messages verbally by telephone, or in writing as directed; monitors continuously several radio channels simultaneously; monitors fire alarms and burglar alarms; maintains a log of all incoming messages and or any unusual emergency signals detected or actions taken; functions as control operator when radio communications involve two or more other stations, fixed or mobile; Keeps the communications center in a neat and orderly condition at all times; serves as receptionist or information clerk, answering inquiries from the public; issues and controls police and security equipment route incoming departmental mail; assist in the routine clerical work of other sections to the extent the duties of his/her primary function; inputs and receives messages/bulletins over the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) computer terminal; performs other necessary duties as required.
Requested Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION: A High School Diploma or GED is required
EXPERIENCE: Two years clerical or other related experience.
REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must have the ability to type accurately; learn emergency communications work; learn applicable procedures and regulations; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; react calmly, quickly and decisively in emergency situations; obtain, summarize and relay information orally and in writing.
OTHER
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.
Other Preferences for Consideration
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
ST00370
Number of Vacancies
2
Job Open Date
03/29/2024
Application Review Date
Job Close Date
04/30/2024
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please enter one professional and one personal reference in the References page of the application.
Please note: This position is subject to close early, if a large volume of applications are received.
We encourage you not to delay the process of applying for this position.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Public Job Posting
- Internal Job Posting
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Website
- Other
- * What is the highest level of education attained?
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- PHD
- * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
- 0-1
- 1-3
- 3-5
- 5-7
- 7+
- * Are you a current, past or retired Morgan University employee? Are you a current, past or retired State employee? If YES to pass, retired or current STATE employee, please put the agency. If not applicable, put N/A.
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Resume
- High School Diploma/GED
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts (unofficial )
