Police Technician; Dispatcher

Job Title: Police Technician (Dispatcher) Multiple Vacancies

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job : 61974

Florida State University department of Public Safety

Monitors fire and security alarms as well as access control systems. Utilizes and operates the police radio base station, escort patrol base station, maintenance base station, Florida Crime Information Center/National Crime Information Center computer terminal, police scanner, telephone and radio recorder system and telephone equipment. Maintains radio communication with police officers, parking enforcement, sworn administrative personnel and investigators through various radio equipment and computer software applications.

Implements and assists with coordination of special and emergency procedures of units responding to emergency situations. Operates the Florida Crime Information Center/National Crime Information Center teletype terminal and processes requests from those Information Centers via computer network terminals for criminal information needed by police units in the field. Provides personal and telephone customer service to members of the University Community and general public within the departmental policy and normal scope of services rendered by law enforcement personnel.

Performs administrative procedures and paperwork required for successful operation of the Communications Center and coordination of departmental field activity. Provides active instruction of the fundamentals of police communications and related activities to all police radio communication operator trainees.

• A high school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience. (Post high-school education and/or experience may substitute at a comparable rate.)
• 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator Certification to be obtained within 12 months of the hire date per Florida Statute 401.465.

For more information regarding this position, please contact Malia Brown at  and/or mbrown
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To claim Veterans' Preference, select “yes” to the question on the application questionnaire and upload a DD-214 (or equivalent), the Veterans' Preference Certification form, and other documentation if applicable with your online application before midnight of the position closing date.

This is a USPS (University Support Personnel System) position. This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check. This position does not qualify for special risk benefits and classification under applicable retirement or insurance programs. This position is being re-advertised. Previous applicants need not reapply.

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.