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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 50274877 |
Description Activated On: 4/21/2026 9:20:31 AM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. Receives, transmits, and coordinates communications at a State Police installation to ensure calls for police services and dispatching of State Police resources, and other agency resources, are processed efficiently and effectively. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. 35% Receives calls for service and information from the general public, other police jurisdictions, the news media, and other authorized agencies regarding crimes, police emergencies, vehicular accidents, traffic problems, criminal/traffic laws, etc. Provides replies to information inquiries regarding State Police services, road weather conditions, wanted/missing persons, automobiles, firearms, registrations, etc. Records all information relative to incoming calls. 25% Dispatches messages to nearest troop response units and to other proper authorities. Monitors and coordinates communications between assigned units. Requests towing, fire, and ambulance services from local providers. Maintains accurate computer and written records of all actions taken in response to calls for service. 20% Receives and transmits messages via Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network, and completes associated filing as per Department policy and procedures. 5% Reviews changes to applicable laws and Department regulations by reading correspondence and attending training and meetings. 5% Assists in the training of other department personnel assigned communications desk duties on proper procedures and practices. 5% Briefs relief-shift supervisor and police communications personnel of significant activities of prior shift and all active incidents. 5% Performs other related duties as assigned, to include those outlined in the Department’s CoG Plan when the Plan is activated. Responds to the designated alternate or secondary location when directed in response to a catastrophic incident. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. In response to a call for services or information, the PCO obtains the necessary information and determines the appropriate response in accordance with established procedures. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: 1. Possession of a clear, firm voice and no speech, hearing, or visual impairments that would interfere with being understood, understanding incoming communications, or using communications equipment. 2. Possession of Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network Certification and Police Communications Operator Certification, or the attainment of these certifications, during the probationary period. Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN) Certificate 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. 5. 6. |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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