Commonwealth of Kentucky
Public Safety Telecommunicator I
Commonwealth of Kentucky, Campbellsburg, Kentucky, United States, 40011
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Base pay: $41,048.16/yr (fixed)
Kentucky State Police is the premier, full-service law enforcement agency in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. With the highest level of professionalism and integrity, the Kentucky State Police works to prevent, reduce, and deter crime and the fear of crime; enhance highway safety through education and enforcement; protect and safeguard individual rights; and provide leadership, training, technical, and operational support to the criminal justice community.
The Public Safety Telecommunicator is a highly skilled team member, providing a vital link between the state Troopers and the information they need to be effective and efficient in their daily operations. Often called the "nerve center" of police operations, telecommunicators are the initial first responders, taking the call and dispatching emergency personnel including state and local police, fire and ambulatory services. Due to the nature of 24‑hour operations the applicant must be willing to work a flexible shift.
All telecommunicators are required to attend a 5‑week training academy within the first year of service to become certified with the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council, in the following systems: LINK, NCIC, and NLETS, as well as training and certification in Emergency Medical Dispatching (EMD). The position has a variable shift and requires the successful candidate to stay in Frankfort at the Academy Monday through Friday during the five‑week telecommunications academy.
Responsibilities
Answer radio and telephone calls (including 911 in designated areas).
Gather and relay pertinent information from each communication; dispatch calls to police and other emergency management personnel.
Provide pre‑arrival instructions during medical emergencies.
Operate the Computer Aided Dispatching system (CAD).
Familiarity with Post region.
Utilize law enforcement systems nationwide to assist troopers and detectives with investigations ranging from traffic enforcement to major crime.
Skills & Expectations
Strong work ethic.
Multi‑tasking.
Typing.
Strong written and verbal communication.
Map reading.
Customer service.
Active listening.
Perform under pressure.
Solid judgement.
Computer literacy.
Minimum Requirements
Education: High school graduate.
Experience, training, or skills: None.
Substitute education for experience: None.
Substitute experience for education: None.
Special Requirements
Must obtain certification as LINK/NCIC Operator within thirty days of employment.
Must obtain certification as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher within sixty days of employment.
Must obtain certification as a Telecommunicator by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC) within twelve months of employment.
Must not have been convicted of a felony or other crimes pursuant to KRS 15.540.
Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification.
Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions Work is performed in a communications center at a Kentucky State Police Post and under extremely stressful conditions. May be required to work rotating shifts.
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Public Safety Telecommunicator I
role at
Commonwealth of Kentucky .
Pay Range
Base pay: $41,048.16/yr (fixed)
Kentucky State Police is the premier, full-service law enforcement agency in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. With the highest level of professionalism and integrity, the Kentucky State Police works to prevent, reduce, and deter crime and the fear of crime; enhance highway safety through education and enforcement; protect and safeguard individual rights; and provide leadership, training, technical, and operational support to the criminal justice community.
The Public Safety Telecommunicator is a highly skilled team member, providing a vital link between the state Troopers and the information they need to be effective and efficient in their daily operations. Often called the "nerve center" of police operations, telecommunicators are the initial first responders, taking the call and dispatching emergency personnel including state and local police, fire and ambulatory services. Due to the nature of 24‑hour operations the applicant must be willing to work a flexible shift.
All telecommunicators are required to attend a 5‑week training academy within the first year of service to become certified with the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council, in the following systems: LINK, NCIC, and NLETS, as well as training and certification in Emergency Medical Dispatching (EMD). The position has a variable shift and requires the successful candidate to stay in Frankfort at the Academy Monday through Friday during the five‑week telecommunications academy.
Responsibilities
Answer radio and telephone calls (including 911 in designated areas).
Gather and relay pertinent information from each communication; dispatch calls to police and other emergency management personnel.
Provide pre‑arrival instructions during medical emergencies.
Operate the Computer Aided Dispatching system (CAD).
Familiarity with Post region.
Utilize law enforcement systems nationwide to assist troopers and detectives with investigations ranging from traffic enforcement to major crime.
Skills & Expectations
Strong work ethic.
Multi‑tasking.
Typing.
Strong written and verbal communication.
Map reading.
Customer service.
Active listening.
Perform under pressure.
Solid judgement.
Computer literacy.
Minimum Requirements
Education: High school graduate.
Experience, training, or skills: None.
Substitute education for experience: None.
Substitute experience for education: None.
Special Requirements
Must obtain certification as LINK/NCIC Operator within thirty days of employment.
Must obtain certification as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher within sixty days of employment.
Must obtain certification as a Telecommunicator by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC) within twelve months of employment.
Must not have been convicted of a felony or other crimes pursuant to KRS 15.540.
Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification.
Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions Work is performed in a communications center at a Kentucky State Police Post and under extremely stressful conditions. May be required to work rotating shifts.
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