City of Brownwood

Communications Officer

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Primary duties consist of operating the communications console, teletype network and computer system, input of dispatch related information. Additionally, to provide timely and accurate transmittal of information and messages received regarding police operations and public information. The work involves extensive contacts with law enforcement officers and personnel providing other municipal services, and the general public. This is a position that has a tremendous amount of responsibility to be able to act and react in a safe, efficient manner for the protection of life and property. Must be willing to adopt and exhibit the City of Brownwood I SERVE Core Values.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate; prefer one year as dispatcher or related experience. Computer knowledge desirable. On the job training will be provided. Must participate in training schools made available, as required by supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

General knowledge of law enforcement work; must be familiar with identifying geographical locations of City streets on a map and be able to give accurate information to officers on patrol; Must be familiar with geographical locations of streets in Brownwood and have a general knowledge of county roads and highways in the county as well as landmarks in the county, i.e. Lake Brownwood, Bangs, Brookesmith, Camp Bowie, etc.; Must be able to use teletype by touch system with accuracy and speed, and work with computer system keyboard; must have a clear, distinct voice for radio communication transmissions and in answering the telephone; ability to work under conditions of stress and still maintain a pleasant disposition to other employees and the public; must have the ability to memorize and interpret codes governing radio use; due to the nature of police work, employees must be cautioned that they are not to relate information regarding some police activities unless authorized by their supervisors.

SALARY RANGE: $3,119.00 - $3,542.00 per month, depending on experience.

Job Order #16262460