Public Safety Communications Officer I SR 636885

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Lori McDonald

Work Schedule

Must be able to work any shift

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$17.00 - $25.00

Hourly

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration please include resume covered letter and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

The Public Safety Communications Officer (PSCO) is a vital member of the OSU Police Department providing leadership and critical support through emergency and non-emergency telephone and radio dispatch services for citizens police fire and ambulance personnel. This role is responsible for maintaining police and public safety data files to support OSU and authorized law enforcement addition the PSCO performs essential administrative duties within the Public Safety Communications Unit and operates specialized electronic equipment integral to the units operations.

Required Qualifications

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

• PSCO I - requires no prior experience.

  PSCO II - requires one year of experience in public safety communications or a closely related field.

  PSCO III - requires two years of experience in public safety communications or a closely related field.

  PSCO Senior - requires three years of experience in public safety communications or a closely related field. Completion of a department-approved management training seminar is also required.

• Certifications Registrations and/or Licenses:

  PSCO II - Basic APCO Certification and OLETS Teletype Certification.

  PSCO III - APCO Communications Training Officer (CTO) Certification.

  PSCO Senior - APCO Basic Instructor Certification and either APCO CTO Instructor Certification or advanced training and development in an approved specialty area within the emergency communications field

• Skills Proficiencies and/or Knowledge:

  Good physical condition is required including visual acuity excellent hearing and physical dexterity sufficient to operate computer equipment and navigate stairs.

  Candidates must also be able to lift or carry items weighing more than 15 pounds.

  The position requires the ability to work flexible shifts within a 24-hour operational schedule and proficiency in Microsoft Office software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical

  Criminal Justice

• Two (2) years of related experience

• Certifications Registrations and/or Licenses:

  Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO) Basic Certification Oklahoma Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (OLETS) Teletype Certification

• Skills Proficiencies and/or Knowledge:

  2 years experience working as a call taker dispatcher or similar role which requires individuals to obtain information and dispatch units to respond with detailed information. Knowledge of a Computer Aided Dispatch system.