University of South Florida in is hiring: Police Communication Specialist in Tam

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, while remaining committed to assisting with personal and professional development of department members, and to the principle of being community minded and service driven.

DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY:

Police Department, Support Services Section. The Communications Section is responsible for all radio communications to public safety members in working in the field. This includes sworn and non-sworn police employees, Parking and Transportation Services Enforcement Specialists, and Security Officers. They are also responsible for emergency communications via phone, including 911 and emergency operations, as well as 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. Responsible for monitoring the field positions/activities of Law Enforcement Officers, Investigators, and non-sworn officers; dispatching officers in an efficient manner to emergency and service calls and coordinating other non-university emergency response services.
2. Inputs and transmits call information, checks driver's licenses records, vehicle registrations, warrants, criminal histories, and missing person lists using computer terminal.
3. Operates/monitors at a high level of proficiency the Hillsborough County's enhanced 9-1-1 emergency system, FCIC/NCIC computer system, the Blue light emergency phone System, camera system software, card access system software and all other equipment in the Communications Center.
4. Reviews, evaluates and disseminates criminal activity/confidential information to those who have a need to know on a 24-hour basis and provides information/assistance to members of the public who visit the front desk of the University Police Department.
5. Enters communication, routine calls, officer's activity and other pertinent non-criminal information into Computer Aided Dispatch for use in evaluating all law enforcement, parking enforcement, and security officers security field activities.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM:

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and one year of appropriate experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. Must pass the FCIC/NCIC certification course within 6 months and continuous maintenance of certification thereafter. This position also requires possession within six months of hire of a Department of Health 911 Telecommunications Certification and continuous maintenance of certification thereafter.

PREFERRED:

Possession of a current certification as a State of Florida 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator. Three or more years' experience working as a Public Safety Telecommunicator for a law enforcement or emergency operation; state certification on NCIC/FCIC computer system.

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 Claim Veteran's Preference:

This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans' Preference pursuant to Florida Statute 295.

How To Apply

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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

Work Location

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