Communications Operator (Recruit and Certified-Full Time)

Communications Operator (Recruit and Certified-Full Time)

The purpose of the job is to serve as a vital support network for the Friendswood Police Department. Employees in this division act as the liaisons between the public and the department, performing the essential duty of answering emergency and non-emergency calls.

Duties :

• Monitor and operate emergency and non-emergency service telephones and radio communications systems to dispatch police officers, fire department, emergency medical services, animal control officers, and other city personnel within the city of Friendswood.
• Operate and monitor local, state, and national crime information computer systems including TLETS / NLETS, TCIC / NCIC, OSSI, to assist public safety personnel in performing their duties.
• Verify location and seriousness of each incident and the response needed by answering telephones.
• Taking messages, and / or answering questions from remote units; coordinate police, fire, medical, and other emergency requests as appropriate.
• Provide Emergency Medical Dispatch pre-arrival instructions for Emergency Medical Service (ambulance) calls.
• Data entry for all calls for service and other events as required. Data entry / information retrieval from programs to include : amber alerts, silver alerts, email, excel spread sheets, word documents, Computer aided dispatch, records management system, jail management system, and mobile data computers.
• Monitor interior and exterior camera systems. Federal Signal Emergency Alert Siren system activation. Greater Harris County 9-1-1 Network computer system including emergency notification system (N.E.W.S.).
• Work with computerized mapping systems and printed maps.
• Maintain electronic and paper logs of law enforcement related transactions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Police and other law enforcement personnel, Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical personnel, Animal Control Officers, other city departments, and with citizens as required.

Requirements :

Lateral Communications Operators receive 1 : 1 pay for experience.

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This position may require 24 hour availability in emergency situations.

To apply please log on to www.friendswood.com. The City of Friendswood is EOE / ADA and participates in E-Verify. For questions please call at 281-996-3200.