Police Communications Operator job in Baltimore

Job Title Police Communications Operator
Division Finance & Administration
Department Public Safety
Work Status Full Time
Position Category Staff
FLSA Non-Exempt
Pay Range 08
Minimum Commensurate with experience
Maximum Commensurate with experience
Fund Source State Support
Job Duties
Transmits and receives voice messages over radio-telephone equipment; relay messages verbally by telephone, or in writing as directed; monitors continuously several radio channels simultaneously; monitors fire alarms and burglar alarms; maintains a log of all incoming messages and or any unusual emergency signals detected or actions taken; functions as control operator when radio communications involve two or more other stations, fixed or mobile; Keeps the communications center in a neat and orderly condition at all times; serves as receptionist or information clerk, answering inquiries from the public; issues and controls police and security equipment route incoming departmental mail; assist in the routine clerical work of other sections to the extent the duties of his/her primary function; inputs and receives messages/bulletins over the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) computer terminal; performs other necessary duties as required.
Requested Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION: A High School Diploma or GED is required
EXPERIENCE: Two years clerical or other related experience.

REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must have the ability to type accurately; learn emergency communications work; learn applicable procedures and regulations; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; react calmly, quickly and decisively in emergency situations; obtain, summarize and relay information orally and in writing.

OTHER
Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
Other Preferences for Consideration
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number ST00370
Number of Vacancies 2