Police Comm. Specialist

Department Number/Name: 0-0261-000/University Police

College Division: University Police

Salary Plan: Staff

Job Code/Title: 8412/Police Communications Specialist

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $43,000

Position Number: 00016028

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

The University of South Florida Police Department (USFPD) is a full service law enforcement agency dedicated to providing a safe environment for and in partnership with the community, while remaining committed to assisting with personal and professional development of department members, and to the principle of being community minded and service driven.

USFPD is organized into various bureaus, divisions, sections, squads, and units. The department is led by a command staff comprised of sworn and non-sworn members of the rank of lieutenant and higher, a communications and records manager, and public information representative; all of whom report to the chief of police through an established chain-of-command.

The Operations Bureau is commanded by a captain who oversees the Patrol and Special Operations Divisions; each of which are commanded by a lieutenant. The Patrol Division is further broken down into four squads which provide direct law enforcement services to the community.

The Special Operations Division includes the Community OutReach & Enforcement (CORE) and Criminal Investigations Sections; both of which are led by a sergeant. The Administration Bureau is also commanded by a captain who oversees the Support Services and Communications & Records Divisions. Support Services is led by a lieutenant and includes the Professional Standards and Information Technology Sections.

The accreditation, training and background investigation units fall within the Professional Standards Section which is managed by a sergeant. The Communications & Records Division reports to a non-sworn manager.

DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY:

Police Department, Support Services Section. The Communications Section is responsible for all radio communications to public safety members in working in the field.

This includes sworn and non-sworn police employees, Parking and Transportation Services Enforcement Specialists, and Security Officers. They are also responsible for emergency communications via phone, including 911 and emergency operations, as well as non-emergency communication with members of the university community.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary purpose is to provide all communications for USF Police and Public Safety personnel in their day-to- day activities. This position must be staffed at all times, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for monitoring the field positions/activities of Law Enforcement Officers, Investigators, and non-sworn officers; dispatching officers in an efficient manner to emergency and service calls and coordinating other non-university emergency response services. (Tampa Police Department, Tampa Fire Department). Inputs and transmits call information, checks driver's licenses records, vehicle registrations, warrants, criminal histories, and missing person lists using computer terminal. Monitors and dispatches Parking Services Specialist via radio and phone, verifies vehicle information to determine whether to boot or unboots vehicles, enters boot information into Flex.

Receives and dispatches all motorist assist calls to the field. Receives and dispatches reserved space dispute calls and dispatches, as necessary.

Operates/monitors at a high level of proficiency the Hillsborough County's enhanced 9-1-1 emergency system, FCIC/NCIC computer system, the Blue light emergency phone System, camera system software, card access system software and all other equipment in the Communications Center. Monitors and dispatches security officers to respond to card access calls, motorist assist calls, responds to emergency and non-emergency calls via radio and phone and determines response needed from law enforcement and/or security services.

Receives open door requests from faculty and staff and dispatches as necessary. Assists with weekend calendar of events schedules and dispatches, as needed. Coordinates patrollers as needed in emergency situations.

Dispatches escort requests from various entities on campus. Monitors university alarm system and notifies appropriate personnel upon activation.

Reviews, evaluates and disseminates criminal activity/confidential information to those who have a need to know on a 24-hour basis and provides information/assistance to members of the public who visit the front desk of the University Police Department.

Enters communication, routine calls, officer's activity and other pertinent non-criminal information into Computer Aided Dispatch for use in evaluating all law enforcement, parking enforcement, and security officers security field activities. Assists the Communication Supervisor in the field training of new dispatchers.

• Marginal Functions include: Assists in running information for various sections of the agency for investigative purposes (Detectives, officers), monitors other agency and university department channels when necessary.
  
  Monitors special events coordinated by other law enforcement agencies affecting university or department operation. Provide budgetary input to supervisors for equipment purchases related to the Communications Center.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM:

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and one year of appropriate experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Must pass the FCIC/NCIC certification course within 6 months and continuous maintenance of certification thereafter. This position also requires possession within six months of hire of a Department of Health 911 Telecommunications Certification and continuous maintenance of certification thereafter.

PREFERRED:

Possession of a current certification as a State of Florida 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator. Three or more years' experience working as a Public Safety Telecommunicator for a law enforcement or emergency operation; state certification on NCIC/FCIC computer system.

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Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a Level #2 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 29149

Posting Date: 11/08/2021

Reposting Date: 03/18/2024

Posting End Date: Open until filled

How to Claim Veteran's Preference:

This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans' Preference pursuant to Florida Statute 295.

Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTING APPLICATION; such documentation is required for eligibility determination.

Supporting documentation, in addition to the DD214, may be required based on eligibility criteria. If you are submitting a DD 214, please ensure the social security number and date of birth is redacted/removed.

For information on obtaining a DD 214 visit http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ or call 1-866-272-6272.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.

The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University's Title IX Coordinator.

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About USF

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