COMMUNICATION OFFICER 2 / COMMUNICATION OFFICER 3_

Job Description:COMMUNICATION OFFICER 2:Under general supervision from the shift commander or other administrative superior, supervises and participates in radio communications operations for law enforcement, security, or transportation facilities.•Adheres to all OSHA and/or Ohio University required safety guidelines•Receives and transmits radio communications dispatching personnel; receives and transmits messages by radio, telephone, or teletype in reference to criminal record checks, officer requests, officer location or receives and transmits messages for the department during non-office hours to contact appropriate personnel as needed.•Provides information when requested and routes telephone calls; operates mass alert system, receives and routes internal and external communications and follows procedures to contact appropriate personnel and/or agencies; responds to requests for criminal records and checks and disseminates information to law enforcement agencies via radio, teletype and telephone.•Monitors, receives, interprets, and responds appropriately to multiple campus alarm systems. Activates campus outdoor emergency notification system. Maintains radio and activity logs, logs criminal records and/or officer requests; monitors all emergency alarms and security systems making immediate contact with the appropriate agency (e.g., police, ambulance, fire department, coroner); files correspondence and reports, teletypes and prepares and/or types reports and correspondence, enters and retrieves data from computer system.•Performs complex operations involving interaction with multiple data systems simultaneously, including transfer of data between systems.•Prioritizes appropriately and coordinates multiple tasks simultaneously, including tasks critical to life and safety.•Greets and assists visitor and provides liaison service to area communities and other public service agencies.•Performs other related duties as required.COMMUNICATION OFFICER 3:Under general supervision from the shift commander or other administrative superior, supervises and participates in radio communications operations for law enforcement, security, or transportation facilities. Mentors/trains lower-lever communication officers.•Adheres to all OSHA and/or Ohio University required safety guidelines.•Mentors/trains lower-level communication officers.•Receives and transmits radio communications dispatching personnel; receives and transmits messages by radio, telephone, or teletype in reference to criminal record checks, officer requests, officer location or receives and transmits messages for the department during non-office hours to contact appropriate personnel as needed.•Monitors, receives, interprets, and responds appropriately to multiple campus alarm systems. Activates campus outdoor emergency notification system. Maintains radio and activity logs, logs criminal records, and/or officer requests. Monitors all emergency alarms and security systems making immediate contact with appropriate agencies (e.g., police, ambulance, fire department, coroner), files correspondence and reports, teletypes and prepares and/or types reports and correspondence, and enters and retrieves data from a computer system.•Provides information when requested and routes telephone calls; operates mass alert system, receives and routes internal and external communications, and follows procedures to contact appropriate personnel and/or agencies; responds to requests for criminal records and checks and disseminates information to law enforcement agencies via radio, teletype, and telephone.•Performs complex operations involving interaction with multiple data systems simultaneously, including transfer of data between systems.•Prioritizes appropriately and coordinates multiple tasks simultaneously, including tasks critical to life and safety.•Greets and assists visitors and provides liaison services to area communities and other public service agencies.•Performs other related duties as required.Minimum Qualifications:COMMUNICATION OFFICER 2•Law enforcement procedures & techniques applicable•Ability to monitor, prioritize, and communicate multiple sources of critical information simultaneously•Ability to express oneself orally and in writing•Ability to complete routine forms•Ability to answer routine inquiries from the public•Ability to calculate fractions, decimals & percentages•Ability to gather, collate & classify information about data, people, or things, and maintain accurate records• 24 months of training and/or skilled experience in emergency dispatching.•100 hrs. training in operation of communications equipment (or 1 mo. exp.)•100 hrs. training in F.C.C. rules & regulations (or 1 mo.—exp.)•100 hrs. training in police methods & procedures (or 1 mo. exp.)•1 course in public relations (or 1 mo. exp.)•1 course in office practices & procedures (or 1 mo. exp.)•1 course in typing (or 1 mo. exp.)•Successful completion of an appropriate test, background investigation, psychological assessment, and truth verification exam will be required.• An established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills.COMMUNICATION OFFICER 3:•Knowledge of applicable law enforcement procedures & techniques•Ability to monitor, prioritize, and communicate multiple sources of critical information simultaneously•Ability to express oneself orally & in writing•Ability to complete routine forms•Ability to answer routine inquiries from the public•Ability to calculate fractions, decimals & percentages•Ability to gather, collate & classify information about data, people, or things•Ability to maintain accurate records•48 months of training and/or skilled experience in emergency dispatching•100 hrs. training in the operation of communications equipment (or 1 mo. exp.)•100 hrs. training in F.C.C. rules & regulations (or 1 mo. exp.)•100 hrs. training in police methods & procedures (or 1 mo. exp.)•1 course in public relations (or 1 mo. exp.)•1 course in office practices & procedures (or 1 mo. exp.)•1 course in typing (or 1 mo. exp.)•Successful completion of appropriate tests, background investigation, psychological assessment, and truth verification exam will be required.• An established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills.Preferred Qualifications:COMMUNICATION OFFICER 2 OR COMMUNICATION OFFICER 3:•Knowledge of supervision*•Knowledge of Federal Communication rules & regulations*•Skill in operation of communication equipment (e.g., radio transmitter & receivers, teletype, computer terminal, video display terminal, computers, telephone, communication center)(Developed after employment)Planning Unit: Vice President for Finance & AdministrationDepartment: Ohio University Police DepartmentCampus: AthensApplicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position: George Harlow 740-593-1911 harlowg@ohio.eduEmployment Type: full-time regularAdvertised Salary:Communication Officer 2: Pay Range |08|: $24.14 – $27.18Communication Officer 3: Pay Range |09|: $25.28 – $28.54