Teletype Operator Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Performs office work related to records and telecommunications in the Police department.

The job involves processing, entering, searching, collecting, and storing law enforcement records, reports, and information. It also includes assisting the public with police information and services. The position exercises some judgment in accordance with well-defined policies, procedures, and techniques. It offers a four (4) day work week with yearly merit & COLA increases (per budget approval) and generous leave benefits. Hours of work: Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The list of essential functions includes receiving, sorting, entering, filing, querying, copying, redacting, retrieving, distributing, and validating a variety of records and reports in the law enforcement computer system. It also involves compiling and maintaining delinquent report lists, making corrections in the computer database, preparing, researching, and maintaining data and records; filing records, citations, reports, etc. Additionally, it may include conducting financial transactions with customers related to fee-based services, processing misdemeanor and felony arrest packets for the state attorney's office, fulfilling requests for copies of various reports and documents in compliance with Florida State Statute Chapter 119, validating entries in the Florida Crime Information Center/National Crime Information Center (FCIC/NCIC) systems, acting as a court liaison, assisting with the fingerprinting of citizens, preparing periodic and special reports, entering, updating, and retrieving information from FCIC/NCIC (teletype) and other Criminal Justice Networks, and performing critical functions including monitoring audio and video security systems, operating access control systems, monitoring license plate recognition systems (LPR), providing internal and external telephone support, and reporting unusual or suspicious circumstances to the appropriate authority.

High school diploma, GED or equivalent, and a minimum of one year of related clerical or office work experience, preferably related to law enforcement records and/or telecommunications. Must possess a Florida driver license. Must obtain Florida Crime Information Center/National Crime Information Center (FCIC/NCIC) certification within the first six (6) months of employment. Knowledge of OSSI Software preferred. The City reserves the right to consider alternate combinations of education, certification, training, and/or experience.

Physical requirements involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 20 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station. Environmental requirements are regularly performed inside without potential for exposure to adverse conditions. Sensory requirements include manual dexterity, in addition to visual and hearing acuity.