Communications Operator I

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Under direct supervision, the purpose of this position is to process the receipt of emergency and non-emergency communications coming into the Sheriff's Office... $30,844 - $45,571 a year
Under direct supervision, the purpose of this position is to process the receipt of emergency and non-emergency communications coming into the Sheriff's Office Cooperative Dispatch Center. Employees in this classification function in an entry level capacity while participating in in-house training programs to acquire specialized knowledge of the Communications Division. Upon acquiring essential knowledge, incumbents perform progressively more responsible duties and function under general supervision. The position is responsible for the receipt of 911 emergency and non-emergency public complaint information obtained from various media, and for the interrogation and relay of such information to the appropriate entity. Performs related work as directed. Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds. Tasks also require oral communications ability.
1. High school diploma or equivalent. An evaluation of foreign high school diploma may be required.
2. One (1) year of full-time, paid work experience in clerical, data entry, public contact and/or customer service work. Police aide work, explorer program, and/or college credits in criminal justice, telecommunications, or related field may supplement required experience.
3. An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for noted requirements. Such experience must be clearly documented in initial application for consideration.
4. Continued employment is contingent on the ability to participate in and satisfactorily complete established in-house training that provides essential knowledge and skill in the communications function. An audio based multi-skills test, a data entry test and a geography test will be administered among the assessment components.
A Psychological Evaluation will be required as part of the selection process for this position.
This position may be at any one of the following three locations:
Pompano District - 100 South West 3 Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Fort Lauderdale Police Department - 1300 West Broward Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Public Safety Complex - 2601 West Broward Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

3/2/2012
You are encouraged to apply on-line at www.sheriff.org. If you do not have access to the Internet, you may visit the Bureau of Human Resources to submit an on-line application Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. in the Ron Cochran Public Safety Complex, 2601 West Broward Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312. Completed on-line applications must be submitted by midnight on the closing date. Completed paper applications must be received in the Bureau of Human Resources by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. A resume may accompany a complete application. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; computer based test; interview; polygraph examination; psychological evaluation; employment record, fingerprint and background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position and could last 8 to 10 weeks. Reapplication will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

BSO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Veterans’ preference per Florida law.

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