Communications Specialist I

• Answers the phone
• assists customers
• relays appropriate information to the officer in the field utilizing police band radio and additional law enforcement-designated communication systems.

Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent). Hearing must be correctable to a range that will allow normal radio and telephone conversation with field units. Vision must be correctable to a range that will allow reading of computer display terminals, maps and printouts quickly and accurately. Must be free of felony convictions.

• Prior first responder (law enforcement, fire, or emergency medical services) dispatching experience is preferred
• Ability to handle high pressure and stressful situations which will require the employee to make rapid independent decisions
• Ability to write effectively, read and comprehend critical information, and have above average communication skills
• Prior Public Relations experience preferred due to the high volume of public interaction
• 24 hours of college credit
• Possess strong computer skills to work in a paperless environment
• Able to pass NCIC test for certification within 6 months of employment
• Maintain NCIC Certification with a minimum score of 85% on the test
• Complete KSUPD Training Program with a minimum 85% on the final review
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be free of felony convictions and submit to a thorough background investigation annually
• Able to pass NCIC test for certification within 6 months of employment
• Must maintain NCIC certification with a minimum score of 85% on NCIC test
• Hearing and/or speech must be correctable to a range which will allow normal radio and telephone conversation with field units
• Vision must be correctable to a range which will allow reading of computer display terminals, maps and printouts quickly and accurately.

• health and life insurance
• retirement plans
• generous paid time off