POLICE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER I, ALEA - 21121-220

About the role

This is specialized work receiving and dispatching messages in a sophisticated state communications center.

Employees in this class receive and transmit messages via computer terminals, the National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS), multiline telephone switchboards, two-way radios within a large interstate network, or other related emergency communication systems and/or technology.

Employees are authorized to operate the NCIC/ACJIC computer as required by the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center and the National Crime Information Center.

The work involves receiving and dispatching messages of varying degrees of importance and subject matter; maintaining a daily log of activities; ensuring communication connections between stations; relaying road and weather information; furnishing local police departments with motor vehicle/driver information; coordinating dispatch of emergency services resources and/or assets; and/or recording docking and sailing of vessels at State Docks and processing ship crewmembers against crew list.

The work is performed under close supervision and in accordance with established rules and procedures.

• Graduation from high school or GED
• Twelve (12) months of experience in dispatching work operating a two-way radio and/or multiline telephone system

Additional Requirements

• Employees in this class are required to access the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) system. For this reason, applicants with a felony conviction are not eligible for employment.
• This position is open to all qualified applicants.
• An evaluation of Training and Experience as provided on the application will comprise 100% of the final score

Click the “Apply” link above and complete the online application.

Complete Your Application Carefully

Your application must include detailed information about your education and work experience so we can determine your eligibility for the position.

Before submitting your application

• Make sure your application is updated to include your current or most recent employment.
• Do not combine multiple jobs into one Work Experience entry. List each employer, job, promotion, or change in job title separately, with accurate beginning and ending dates and a complete, detailed description of the duties performed for each separate job.
• Incomplete applications will be rejected and cannot be supplemented or revised after submission.

Additional information

Please note: A resume, if attached, will not be considered in the evaluation process for placement on the eligible list. Only education and work experience documented in the appropriate sections of the completed application will be reviewed for qualification and evaluation purposes.

This is a continuous announcement and may be closed at any time without prior notice. Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.

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