Police Communication Specialist Job at University of South Florida in in Tampa

Police Communication Specialist (Finance)

Department Number/Name: 0-0261-000/University Police
College Division: University Police
Salary Plan: Staff
Job Code/Title: 8412/Police Communications Specialist
Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $43,000
Position Number: 00016028

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

The University of South Florida Police Department (USFPD) is a full service law enforcement agency dedicated to providing a safe environment for and in partnership with the community. USFPD is organized into various bureaus, divisions, sections, squads, and units, led by a command staff reporting to the chief of police through an established chain-of-command.

DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY:

Police Department, Support Services Section. The Communications Section is responsible for all radio communications to public safety members in the field, including emergency communications via phone, including 911 and non-emergency communication with members of the university community.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary purpose is to provide all communications for USF Police and Public Safety personnel in their day-to-day activities. This position must be staffed at all times, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Monitor field positions/activities of Law Enforcement Officers, dispatching officers efficiently to emergency and service calls.
2. Input and transmit call information, check driver's licenses, vehicle registrations, warrants, criminal histories, and missing person lists using computer terminal.
3. Operate/monitor the Hillsborough County's enhanced 9-1-1 emergency system, FCIC/NCIC computer system, and all other equipment in the Communications Center.
4. Review, evaluate, and disseminate criminal activity/confidential information to those who have a need to know on a 24-hour basis.
5. Enter communication, routine calls, officer's activity, and other pertinent non-criminal information into Computer Aided Dispatch.
6. Assist the Communication Supervisor in the field training of new dispatchers.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM:

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of appropriate experience. Must pass the FCIC/NCIC certification course within 6 months and maintain certification thereafter. Must possess within six months of hire a Department of Health 911 Telecommunications Certification.

PREFERRED:

Possession of a current certification as a State of Florida 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator and three or more years' experience as a Public Safety Telecommunicator.

Information for Applicants:

This position is subject to a Level 2 criminal background check. Job Opening Number: 29149
Posting Date: 10/30/2024
Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

How to Apply:

Click on the Apply Now button. When applying, upload a cover letter and resume. YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.

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