Police Telecommunications Operator

Job overview

The Police Telecommunications Operator role is onsite in Austin, TX; compensation is not specified. It is a full-time, benefits-eligible position supporting St. Edward’s University Police, with assigned shifts that may vary across 24/7/365 operations. The operator receives emergency and informational calls, dispatches officers, and provides field personnel with timely information. The role supports public safety by coordinating radio and telephone communications, maintaining activity records, monitoring CCTV, and communicating with police, fire, and ambulance agencies.

What you'll do

• Receive emergency and informational calls
• initiate and receive public-safety radio traffic
• dispatch police officers
• monitor area law-enforcement frequencies and CCTV
• operate multi-line phones, police radio, and computer-aided dispatch systems
• maintain call and patrol activity records
• complete reports
• communicate with police, fire, and ambulance agencies
• notify a supervisor of equipment malfunctions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

police telecommunications operator

austin tx

st. edward's university

university police

emergency dispatch

public safety

police radio

computer-aided dispatch

cctv monitoring

full-time

24/7/365 availability

benefits eligible

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical and prescription coverage
• dental and vision plans
• short- and long-term disability
• life and AD&D insurance
• employee assistance program
• pet insurance
• annual and sick leave
• retirement plan with employer match
• tuition benefits
• paid holidays
• services and discounts.

Why this role

Requires a Basic Telecommunications license or preferably two years of prior public-safety dispatch experience; must be available for assigned shifts and emergency recall.

About the employer

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