Police Communication Specialist Job at University of South Florida Libraries in

Overview

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

• Monitor the field positions / activities of Law Enforcement Officers, Investigators, and non-sworn officers; dispatch officers to emergency and service calls and coordinate other non-university emergency response services.
• Inputs and transmits call information, checks driver's licenses records, vehicle registrations, warrants, criminal histories, and missing person lists using computer terminal.
• Monitor and dispatch Parking Services Specialist via radio and phone, verify vehicle information to determine whether to boot or unboots vehicles, enter boot information into Flex.
• Receive and dispatch all motorist assist calls to the field.
• Receive and dispatch reserved space dispute calls and dispatch as necessary.
• Operate / monitor at a high level of proficiency 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. Monitor and dispatch security officers to respond to card access calls, motorist assist calls, responds to emergency and non-emergency calls via radio and phone and determines response needed from law enforcement and / or security services. Receive open door requests from faculty and staff and dispatch as necessary. Assist with weekend calendar of events schedules and dispatches, as needed. Coordinate patrollers as needed in emergency situations. Dispatch escort requests from various entities on campus. Monitor university alarm system and notifies appropriate personnel upon activation.
• Review, evaluate and disseminate criminal activity / confidential information to those who have a need to know on a 24-hour basis and provide information / assistance to members of the public who visit the front desk of the University Police Department.
• Enter 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. Assist the Communication Supervisor in the field training of new dispatchers.
• Marginal Functions include : Assist in running information for various sections of the agency for investigative purposes (Detectives, officers), monitors other agency and university department channels when necessary. Monitors special events coordinated by other law enforcement agencies affecting university or department operation. Provide budgetary input to supervisors for equipment purchases related to the Communications Center.

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.

FLSB1310 Equivalency

4 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor1s degree. 6 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for master's degree.

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.

About Us

Working at USF : With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We offer a benefits package including medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition programs, generous leave, and employee perks and discounts.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants Have Rights Under Federal Employment Laws : Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application / interview process.

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