Job Opportunities Police Communications Officer

Police Communications Officer

Full-Time35h/wk$39,934.00/year

70 days ago

**$10,000 Sign on Bonus**

The Police Communications Officer (PCO) is responsible for answering calls for emergency and non-emergency assistance, gathering pertinent information, and dispatching the appropriate assistance. The PCO will perform a variety of general clerical duties such as filing, indexing, and record keeping. The PCO will utilize a computer-aided dispatch system to log-in each call for service and must quickly dispatch the proper service provider to the scene, making sure they have the proper information. The PCO will also perform regular status checks on officers and other first responders. The PCO will enter warrants, summons, and other data into the computer. The PCO will utilize NCIC to verify motor vehicle tags, driver’s license and criminal histories. The PCO will receive court documents for service and process them according to policy. The PCO will keep the supervisor informed of unusual or detrimental conditions including equipment malfunctions and process problems.

Requirements

Preferred Experience: Experience in radio communications or prior dispatch center experience or equivalent training.

Preferred Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Actively pursuing a degree in Law, Justice and Advocacy and/or Social Justice.

Certifications: Prioritize and multi-task with attention to detail during extremely demanding situations. Effectively communicate and maintain working relationships with staff and members of the public. Must maintain the highest level of confidentiality and have knowledge of the City’s boundaries, addresses, and business locations.

Location

We are Salisbury, Maryland and our town was born from the headwaters of the Wicomico River. This special place, nestled squarely between the beaches and the bay, has been attracting people it its stunning location for almost 300 years. Now one of the largest cities on the peninsula, Salisbury services as the Capital of the Eastern Shore, combining vibrant economic opportunity, quality public education, world class healthcare, reinvigorated environmental stewardship, globally known corporations, and an energetic and inspiring team of community leaders, to chart its own course and craft a sound plan for its future.

Contact

Judith Miller

410-548-1065

judithmiller@salisbury.md

https://salisbury.md/apply

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