JOB SUMMARY

Communications Officers shall be responsible for the operation of the communication center. These duties include but not limited to receiving and transmitting messages via radio, telephone and teletype;

receiving emergency calls for service and dispatching calls for service.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience :

High school diploma or equivalent required. 1-year experience as a communications officer preferred.

Special Requirements :

Must be 21 years of age or older. Must pass written general knowledge and spelling exam. Must be able to type 40 wpm using department's typing skills evaluation program with 90% accuracy.

40 hour TCIC / NCIC certification preferred. Must possess valid class "C" Texas driver's license. This position is in an emergency operations environment and applicants are required to work shift-work hours.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Knowledge of basic computer skills
• Skill in customer service / relations
• Ability to demonstrate multi-tasking skills are a necessity and applicants must have effective verbal communications skills
• Ability to work different shifts and to respond to work on short notice when emergency situations arise
• Ability to multi-task and handle stressful situations
• Ability to attend in-service training courses as required
• Ability to teach new employees when required
• Ability to report for duty at the scheduled time when called in
• Ability to follow established guidelines / policies, understand and apply the rules of confidentiality
• Ability to communicate, verbally and in writing using the English language
• Ability to work extended periods of time in a smoke free workplace

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is sedentary and requires the ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Additionally, the following physical abilities are required : crouching, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motions, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

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Last updated : 2024-05-17