Police Communications Officer in Training

Job Title

Police Communications Officer in Training

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

University Police

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

 

Who we are

Thank you for your interest in the Texas A&M University Police Department (UPD). We strive to educate and train our personnel to develop well-rounded individuals to represent the department in a professional manner, while providing the highest quality service to the community we serve. The Bryan, College Station and Texas A&M University community is a great place to live and work. We offer a meaningful and rewarding career to all of our employees, while providing education and wellness incentives, along with a generous retirement and benefit package. UPD has 172 authorized positions including 88 state certified Police Officers, 58 Security Officers, 13 Communications Officers, 8 administrative​ support personnel, and 5 Records Technicians. The department maintains a fully staffed investigations division, a crime prevention unit, a recruiting unit, a training division, a victim advocate, and an Emergency Communications Center. Please visit us at:  https://upd.tamu.edu

What we want

The Police Communications Officer in Training, under supervision, receives on-the-job training from Police Communication Officers; handles routine and emergency radio, telephone, and 911 calls for service following special or written instructions for transmitting and routing calls. If this job description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

What you need to know

Pay Rate: Starting hourly rate is $18.10

I mportant Position Details: Applicants must successfully pass psychological evaluation, drug screen, and complete background investigation to include, but not limited to driving history, criminal background, and credit history. Applicants must pass a timed typing test with a score of 45 words per minute. Applicants must also pass a Critical Multitasking Dispatch Test.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Two years full-time employment or military service

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

• Public relations skills

• Keyboarding skills

Other Requirements or Other Factors:

• Applicant must successfully pass psychological evaluation, drug screen, and complete background investigation to include, but not limited to driving history, criminal background, and credit history

• Flexibility to work rotating shifts and holidays

• Ability to work under stress

• Ability to comprehend technical aspects of communications equipment

• Applicants must pass a typing test with a score of 45 words per minute

• Applicants must also pass a Critical Multitasking Dispatch Test

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Vocational or college courses in mass communications

• Previous experience as a dispatcher in law enforcement/911 service

Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

• TCOLE certification as a telecommunications operator

Responsibilities:

• Successful completion of the 16 week Communications Officer Training Program, which includes Texas Penal Code, Traffic Code, the use of telecommunications equipment, and the use of a Computer Aided Dispatch system

• Familiarization with the University and Departmental policies, and TLETS/NLETS and TCIC/NCIC operations and policies

• Operates data terminals for the National Crime Information Center and Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications Systems for the University Police Department

• Receives incoming telephone calls from the general public, disseminates information for emergency personnel, and monitors telecommunications equipment

• Familiarization with the geography of Texas A&M University (i.e. buildings, streets, major departments and University Personnel)

• Monitors and responds to activation of alarm systems by coordinating with all appropriate agencies and personnel and performs other duties as assigned

Why Texas A&M University? 

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays 

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more 

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.