Police Communications Operator

Posting Details Posting Summary Job Title Police Communications Operator Division Division of Finance & Administration Department Office of Police & Public Safety Work Status Full Time Position Category Staff FLSA Non-Exempt Pay Range Salary Range $40,000 / year Fund Source State Support Job Summary To monitor several two-way radio channels simultaneously, as well as fire and burglar alarms. Also maintain a log of all communications transmitted and received; and to relay messages by radio to enforcement personnel. Job Duties Transmits and receives voice messages over radio-telephone equipment; Relay messages verbally by telephone, or in writing as directed; Monitors several radio channels continuously, 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 a 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, routes incoming departmental mail; Assist in the routine clerical work of other sections to the extent of 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 of 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; and 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 Knowledge, Skills & Abilities two-way radios, multiple phone lines, emergency procedures and protocol, computers, fax Posting Detail Information Posting Number ST01575 Number of Vacancies 2 Job Open Date 04/17/2026 Application Review Date Job Close Date 05/13/2026 Special Instructions to Applicant Please enter two professional references on the References page of the application. Please note: This position is subject to close early if a large volume of applications is received. We encourage you not to delay the process of applying for this position.