PT Police Communications Officer I
Texas A&M University-Central Texas was born in the spirit of community cooperation on May 27, 2009 as a member of The Texas A&M University System, one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation. A&M-Central Texas is a military friendly, upper-level institution offering bachelor’s and master’s degrees for life’s next chapter.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Police Communications Officer I, under supervision, handles routine and emergency radio, telephone, and 911 calls for service following special or written instructions for transmitting and routing calls.
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
Education – High school diploma or GED.
Experience – Six months experience as a Police Department Communications Officer, law enforcement dispatch, or equivalent experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Ability to work under stress. Ability to comprehend technical aspects of communications equipment. Communication skills. Keyboarding skills.
Licensing / Professional Certification – May require Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) certificate.
Physical Requirements – None.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Thirty (30) college credit hours from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education in law enforcement and/or communications
• Previous experience as a dispatcher in law enforcement.
• Experience in communications; experience answering 911 and general police calls; knowledge of VCR reporting to DPS
• Possess a TCOLE Intermediate Tele communicator or higher proficiency certificate
HOURS: Hours and days vary
SALARY: $12.36 hour
CLOSES: March 23, 2018
Interested applicants MUST apply online at Please upload your resume and cover letter when applying. Please list the names and phone numbers of at least 3 professional references on your resume and/or application. This position will require all interested applicants to complete a 40 page Personal History Statement
The system will provide equal opportunity for employment to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity and will strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout the system.
Males, age 18 through 25, must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for hire. This position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check.
Texas A&M University Central Texas is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, master's, and specialist degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of A&M-Central Texas.
Texas A&M University – Central Texas is an E-Verify institution of higher education.