Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent writing skills without the use of auxiliary aids or services.
• Excellent oral communications skills, using the English language, without the use of auxiliary aids or services.
• Excellent computer skills, with proficiency in MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Excel, and MS Access within a Windows XP operating system.
• Ability to understand and apply concepts presented in training programs and procedures manuals, as evidenced by; 
  
  • Successful completion of all tests within training programs.
  • Application of such concepts when dispatching.
• Ability to work with and cooperate with supervisory staff, officers, other dispatchers, and support personnel at all levels.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to operate base unit and hand-held radio equipment. without the aid of any auxiliary devices.
• Ability to operate complex telephone and switchboard systems.
• Ability to accurately type radio logs at a speed of thirty-five words per minute, and to complete such typing by the end of each shift.
• Ability to perform assigned filing tasks as evidenced by: 
  
  • Proper understanding of alphabetizing.
  • Organizing materials in a filing system.
  • Retrieving necessary information from files.
• Ability to compile an accurate tally of field activity using basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to pass a written test as established by the State of Oklahoma to become OLETS certified.
• Must be able to multi-task no less than three job related functions as enumerated in Duties and Responsibilities and Special Skills categories of this position description.
• Ability to work as scheduled, which may include nights, weekends, and additional shift to support the operations of the Police Department.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Work is primarily indoors, but requires the incumbent to be in an outdoor environment when traveling between campus buildings or off campus.
• Because the Police Department functions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, this position will work nights and weekends, as scheduled.
• Incumbent will be exposed to frequent noise caused by telephones, radios and office machines.