State of Oklahoma
Law Enforcement Communications Specialist
State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, 73116
Law Enforcement Communications Specialist
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Law Enforcement Communications Specialist
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State of Oklahoma
Overview 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.
Responsibilities
24/7/365 Watch Desk for the OK State Bureau of Investigation; monitor, assess, and manage requests for information and assistance received by telephone, email, and tip lines.
Maintain records for OSBI in the record management system and make notifications to OSBI personnel. Perform security and safety functions for OSBI properties; monitor CCTV, alarm systems, 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, maintaining front-end security and verifying identity, following procedures for logging visitors, evidence, subpoenas, logging and distributing mail.
Provide support functions for the OSBI Information Services Division and other duties as needed.
Operate radio communication equipment and dispatch radio messages; provide a communications link for personnel in the field or agency headquarters and other law enforcement officials.
Operate teletype and computer systems to obtain information through OLETS, NLETS, or NCIC.
Interpret and relay information to field personnel concerning wanted persons, violations of laws and other criminal activities.
Research criminal history information required, including INTERPOL data available through various systems.
Make immediate decisions on information received and disseminate to field personnel, agency officials and other law enforcement agencies as appropriate.
Maintain written records and logs of shift activities.
Compose and release messages concerning accidents, emergencies, hazardous materials, incidents, weather conditions and similar situations to field offices, news media and other agencies.
Provide coordination between law enforcement agencies during official operations.
Qualifications
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 concerning radio communications; OLETS, NLETS, and NCIC manuals; state and federal laws regarding criminal records; agency policies and procedures; office practices; and spelling, punctuation and grammar. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; operate radio and telecommunications equipment; maintain effective working relationships under emergency and stressful conditions; follow complex written instructions; and type accurately from plain copy at 25 wpm.
Special Requirements
Successful applicants must be willing to submit to a drug screen, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation (commissioned positions only), and a thorough background investigation. Certain events automatically disqualify an applicant, such as felony conviction; admission of an undetected crime that would be a felony if known; failure to pay federal or state income tax; positive drug test; illegal use of a controlled substance within specified time frames.
Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. 427.8.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries
Government Administration
Note: This position is limited to 29 hours per week and 999 hours per year. It is for the night shift (12:00am – 8:00am) and weekend shift located in the Communications Unit in Oklahoma City, OK.
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Law Enforcement Communications Specialist
role at
State of Oklahoma
Overview 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.
Responsibilities
24/7/365 Watch Desk for the OK State Bureau of Investigation; monitor, assess, and manage requests for information and assistance received by telephone, email, and tip lines.
Maintain records for OSBI in the record management system and make notifications to OSBI personnel. Perform security and safety functions for OSBI properties; monitor CCTV, alarm systems, 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, maintaining front-end security and verifying identity, following procedures for logging visitors, evidence, subpoenas, logging and distributing mail.
Provide support functions for the OSBI Information Services Division and other duties as needed.
Operate radio communication equipment and dispatch radio messages; provide a communications link for personnel in the field or agency headquarters and other law enforcement officials.
Operate teletype and computer systems to obtain information through OLETS, NLETS, or NCIC.
Interpret and relay information to field personnel concerning wanted persons, violations of laws and other criminal activities.
Research criminal history information required, including INTERPOL data available through various systems.
Make immediate decisions on information received and disseminate to field personnel, agency officials and other law enforcement agencies as appropriate.
Maintain written records and logs of shift activities.
Compose and release messages concerning accidents, emergencies, hazardous materials, incidents, weather conditions and similar situations to field offices, news media and other agencies.
Provide coordination between law enforcement agencies during official operations.
Qualifications
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 concerning radio communications; OLETS, NLETS, and NCIC manuals; state and federal laws regarding criminal records; agency policies and procedures; office practices; and spelling, punctuation and grammar. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; operate radio and telecommunications equipment; maintain effective working relationships under emergency and stressful conditions; follow complex written instructions; and type accurately from plain copy at 25 wpm.
Special Requirements
Successful applicants must be willing to submit to a drug screen, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation (commissioned positions only), and a thorough background investigation. Certain events automatically disqualify an applicant, such as felony conviction; admission of an undetected crime that would be a felony if known; failure to pay federal or state income tax; positive drug test; illegal use of a controlled substance within specified time frames.
Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. 427.8.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries
Government Administration
Note: This position is limited to 29 hours per week and 999 hours per year. It is for the night shift (12:00am – 8:00am) and weekend shift located in the Communications Unit in Oklahoma City, OK.
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