Law Enforcement Communications Specialist

Law Enforcement Communications Specialist

Location : Oklahoma County

Time Type : Part time

Posted On : Posted 2 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID : JR42332

Job Posting Title

Law Enforcement Communications Specialist

Agency

308 STATE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Supervisory Organization

State Bureau of Investigation

Job Type : Temporary

Compensation : $19.29 hourly

• This position is limited to 29 hours per week and 999-hours per year.
• This position is for the night shift (12 : 00am - 8 : 00am) and weekend shift located in the Communications Unit in Oklahoma City, OK.

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the operation of communications equipment in a law enforcement communication center and in providing information to law enforcement officials, other agencies and the general public.

Major Work Duties

Monitor, assess, and manage requests for information and assistance received by telephone, email, and tip lines at the 24 / 7 / 365 Watch Desk for the OK State Bureau of Investigation.

Maintain records for OSBI in the record management system and make notifications to OSBI personnel. Perform security and safety functions for OSBI properties by monitoring CCTV, alarm systems, and building and gate access.

Use OLETS, NLETS, & NCIC and other investigative resources to conduct and respond to inquiries on criminal history, backgrounds, vehicle registrations, wanted / missing / stolen information, and other investigative support requests.

Maintain operations for OSBI HQ reception including opening / closing lobby, greeting and acknowledging visitors, and maintaining front end security.

Provide support functions for the OSBI Information Services Division and other duties as needed.

Typical Functions

Operate radio communication equipment and receive and dispatch radio messages on an assigned shift.

Operate teletype and computer systems to obtain information through OLETS, NLETS, or NCIC.

Interpret and relay information to field personnel concerning wanted persons and violations of laws.

Research criminal history information, including INTERPOL data.

Make immediate decisions on information received and disseminate to appropriate personnel.

Maintain written records and logs of shift activities.

Compose and release messages concerning accidents, emergencies, and similar situations.

Monitor security within the communications center or facility.

Provide coordination between law enforcement agencies during official operations.

Level Descriptor

This is the career level of this job family where incumbents perform highly responsible work in the operation of communications equipment in a law enforcement communication center.

Education and Experience

Six months of experience as a communications dispatcher or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting fifteen semester hours of college for the required experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Knowledge of FCC rules and regulations, OLES, NLETS, and NCIC operating manuals, state and federal laws concerning the use of criminal records, and agency communications policies.

Ability to express ideas clearly, operate radio and telecommunications equipment, and maintain effective working relationships.

Special Requirements

Applicants must submit to a drug screen, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, and a thorough background investigation.

Some positions may be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S § 427.8.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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