Job Details

Communications Operator

Position Number: 6979778
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Campus Safety and Police

Communications Operator
Lubbock
44025BR
Texas Tech Police Department

Position Description
Performs law enforcement services on a 24-hour basis and receives, processes, and transmits public safety information and criminal justice data for the Texas Tech Police Department by using a base radio on a public safety frequency regulated by the Federal Communications Commission or by another method of communication.

About the University
Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas - hard work, grit and authenticity - the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.

About the Department and/or College

Major/Essential Functions

Screen all 9-1-1 calls and Blue Phone emergency business lines to determine the appropriate level of service needed in emergency and nonemergency situations. Receives and transmits radio communications to dispatch police, fire, EMS and other appropriate personnel as required.
Monitor security and fire alarms and closely observe CCTV screens for situations needing intervention by guards, police officers, or fire department and request assistance as necessary. Enters, updates and retrieves information from teletype networks and computerized data systems regarding such things as wanted persons, stolen property and stolen vehicles.
Receives and responds to requests from police officers for various criminal justice information utilizing various law enforcement and criminal justice computer terminals and data systems. Utilizes the Computer Assisted Dispatch operating system to log and record call sheet information ensuring that all entries are accurate, thorough and error free. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
Requires completion of high school or equivalent. Must be a U.S. citizen with a valid drivers license who is at least 18 years of age. Must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, physical examination, and psychological examination.

Preferred Qualifications
Possess a Basic Telecommunicator Proficiency License from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, exercising good judgment in the safeguarding of confidential or sensitive information and perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy, at times during stressful situations. Must be willing to work nights and weekends as assigned.

Pay Range
$16.39 - $21.30 - $26.25

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.