Police Communications Officer in Training

Tamus (TAMIU External) Open · verified Sep 24, 2026

Laredo Full-time Mid-level Communications

At a glance

Mid-level Communications role at Tamus (TAMIU External). Laredo · full-time.

Pay not stated Communications salary

RoleCommunications

SeniorityMid-level

LocationLaredo

EmploymentFull-time

PostedApr 22, 2026 · 5mo ago

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Complete sixteen weeks of supervised training with Police Communications Officers
Answer public emergency and routine calls, then relay details by radio to law enforcement, medical, and emergency staff
Track telecommunications equipment and State and National computer systems
Use terminals for NCIC/TLETS and computers on the UPD network
Respond to CCTV and alarm activations, including 911 and medical alerts, while coordinating with relevant agencies

What you bring

A high school diploma or GED
Two years of full-time experience, unless CTE certification or military experience provides the substitute
The ability to multitask, cooperate, stay effective under stress, understand communications equipment, communicate clearly, and type
The ability to earn a Telecommunications Operators License within six months
Successful keyboarding and communications evaluations plus completion of a background investigation

Who this fits

You’ll suit a supervised training role that requires calm multitasking, technical communication work, and cooperation with others. You must work rotating shifts, evenings, and holidays, with regular face-to-face attendance on the Laredo campus. The position generally does not supervise employees.

From the employer

Job Title

Police Communications Officer in Training

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

University Police Department

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

The Police Communications Officer in Training, under supervision, receives on-the-job training from Police Communication Officers; handles routine and emergency radio, telephone, and 911 calls for service following special or written instructions for transmitting and routing calls.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Receives sixteen weeks of on-the-job training from Police Communication Officers to gain familiarity and experience.
Receives incoming emergency/non-emergency telephone calls from the public and disseminates information via radio for all law enforcement, medical and emergency personnel.
Monitors all telecommunications equipment including State and National computers.
Operates data terminals for the National Crime Information Center/Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications Systems and personal computers for the University Police Department (UPD) computer network.
Monitors and responds to activation of a comprehensive closed circuit television and computer alarm security system, including 911 and medical emergency notification, and coordinates with all appropriate agencies and personnel.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education – High school diploma or GED.
Experience – Two years full-time experience.
High School Career and Technical Education (CTE) certification may substitute for the 2 years of full-time employment or military experience.

Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to:

Multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Work under stress.
Comprehend technical aspects of communications equipment.
Communication skills.
Keyboarding skills.

Licensing / Professional Certification –Ability to obtain Telecommunications Operators License within 6 months of employment.

Physical Requirements – None.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision of Others

This position generally does not supervise employees.

Other Requirements

Work rotating shifts, evenings and holidays.
Applicant must successfully pass keyboarding test, communications performance evaluation and complete background investigation.
Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.
Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

Salary: $14.43/hourly

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials. The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include:

Resume
Cover Letter
3 professional references and their full contact information
Unofficial transcripts (if applicable)

Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.