Police communications operator vs telecommunicator

Differences between police communications operator and telecommunicator duties and responsibilities

Police communications operator example responsibilities.

• Manage busy company switchboard, operating PBX or private branch exchange systems to facilitate connections.
• Screen, train, test, and certify operators to gain access to LLETS and/or NCIC.
• Supervise telecommunication operations and reinforce the confidentiality in telecommunications.
• Perform monthly inventory and destruction of COMSEC material while maintaining strict accountability standards.
• Control COMSEC for company level operations and follow all destruction and pickup regulations.
• Supervise telecommunication operations and reinforce the confidentiality in telecommunications.

Telecommunicator example responsibilities.

• Help organize telecommunication PSAP and back-up PSAP weekly.
• Use NCIC and FCIC and provide accurate information for search.
• Provide CPR instructions over the phone until emergency personnel arrive at location.
• Monitor radio communications at the same time and update cad throughout emergency.
• Monitor activities of officers on patrol and makes radio contact to ensure safety.
• Maintain licenses to NCIC, FCIC, NLETS and other law enforcement information network.
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