On-Call Police Telecommunications Operator

Job overview

The On-Call Police Telecommunications Operator position is onsite in Austin, TX, and compensation is not specified. The role supports University Police at St. Edward’s University, a private Catholic liberal arts institution.

What you'll do

• Receive emergency and informational calls
• use police radio and a computer-aided dispatch system to dispatch officers and provide field personnel with actionable information
• monitor law-enforcement frequencies and CCTV
• maintain call and patrol activity records and complete reports
• communicate with police, fire, and ambulance agencies. This pooled part-time position covers varying hours, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, for events and staff coverage.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

police telecommunications operator

public safety dispatch

university police

emergency calls

police radio

computer-aided dispatch

tcole license

part-time

austin tx

st. edward’s university

variable hours

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Applicants need a current or obtainable TCOLE Telecommunications license and at least two years of public safety dispatch experience. Spanish bilingual ability and college or university law-enforcement communications experience are preferred.

About the employer

St Edwards University is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.