Police Communications Operator
Police Communications Operator
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Join our highly motivated team at the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) and be a part of our mission to make a positive impact in our community. As a Police Communications Operator at the PennsylvaniaGovernors Residence your strong communication skills will be essential in responding to emergency situations and providing assistance and support to those in need. Your quickthinking and detailoriented mindset will ensure that you are able to effectively handle any situation that arises. While this challenging and dynamic position may be demanding it will also provide you with the opportunity to learn and grow both professionally and personally. Most importantly as a Police Communications Operator you will have the chance to serve and protect your community making a meaningful difference in the lives of those around you. Apply today and become a crucial link between law enforcement and the public!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Police Communications Operator at thePennsylvania Governors Residence you will play a key role in facilitating effective communication and response during emergency situations. You will be responsible for monitoring surveillance and dispatching information to Pennsylvania State Police Troopers using various systems such as radio telephone and computer. Outside of business hours you will receive calls from the public and gather information to relay to the appropriate personnel for response. Additionally you will be expected to maintain incident information and electronic management systems communicate with Troopers and other Police Communications Operators and attend and participate in public safety communications training. You will also have an opportunity to assist in training new Police Communications Operators and respond to administrative inquiries related to department operations and law enforcement services.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:- Fulltime employment 40 hours per week
- Work hours: Rotating shifts including weekends and holidays
- Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary:In some cases the starting salary may be nonnegotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email including spam/junk folders for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Two years of experience using twoway radio multiline telephone or computer aided dispatch systems; or
- Two years of experience using computer systems for entering updating and retrieving information; or
- Completion of 60 college credits; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Special Requirements:
- You must possess a clear firm voice and no major speech hearing or visual impairments that would interfere with understanding verbal communication being understood or using electronic communications equipment and visual display equipment.
- Youmust obtain an active Public Safety Telecommunicator certification issued by the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials within the probationary period and maintain the same for the duration of employment in this job.
- Youmust obtain active Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN) and Pennsylvania Justice Network (JNET) certifications issued by the Pennsylvania State Police within the probationary period and maintain the same for the duration of employment in this job.
Additional Requirement:
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
- This job title has been identified as performing critical duties. Prior to placement in this job title the selected candidate regardless of their current job must submit a report of medications for screening by the State Police Medical Officer.
How to Apply:
- Resumes cover letters and similar documents will not be reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans go to click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit develop and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed ancestry union membership age gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin AIDS or HIV status disability or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
Employment Type
Full-Time
