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Job Title:	Lead Park Police Communications Technician (14337, Grade G)
Salary:	$41,932.00 - $71,750.00 Annually
Job Type:	Full-Time
Location:	Riverdale, Maryland

Description  Benefits  Supplemental Questions
The Prince George's County Park Police Department, of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, is seeking applications for a Lead Park Police Communications Technician for their Riverdale location. The incumbent will be a Lead Communications Technician for the Park Police Department, which secures and protects over 26,000 acres of park property in the county, on a 24-hour basis. The Lead Park Police Communications Technician coordinates, monitors and leads the work of staff in the performance of park police communications work. Incumbent is responsible for the daily operations of a police communications center ensuring work is performed in accordance with established policies and procedures. Provides leadership, coordination and direction to staff on serious calls requiring emergency or park police assistance.
Examples of Important Duties:
Plans, schedules, and monitors work, and provides technical assistance to resolve problems. Participates in employee selections, performance evaluations, and counseling. Recommends disciplinary actions. Manages unit in absence of Park Police Communications Supervisor. Conducts on-going training programs to instruct staff on use of communications techniques, systems, and equipment. Arranges appropriate training for required certification classes. Assists in the monitoring of expenditures and budget for unit. Assists in the preparation of budget proposals. Initiates and recommends approval of purchase orders, check requests, and payments. Maintains records, files and logs (e.g., Maryland Inter-agency Law Enforcement System (MILES), National Crime Information Center (NCIC), radio transmissions). Prepares routine administrative and technical reports and correspondence. Ensures performance of monthly validations for computer systems (e.g., MILES/NCIC). Conducts periodic inspections, ensuring operation of communications equipment. Maintains knowledge of police communications field and evaluates new methods, technology, and programs through the review of technical literature, attendance at conferences and workshops. Participates in interagency committees for the purpose of coordinating and developing programs, resolving problems of mutual interest, and exchanging information. Investigates and resolves complaints involving sensitive issues and problems.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. High school graduation or GED; and 2. Four years of responsible and progressive professional and technical experience in the area of law enforcement, police communications, or closely related field; or 3. An equivalent combination of training and experience. 4. Successful completion of proficiency exam. 5. Good character (i.e., must pass background investigation). 6. Current Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) certification.
Supplemental Information:
Must have extensive knowledge of dispatching, supervision and federal, state and county laws and procedures pertaining to public safety communications. Must have a CJIS certification and the skill in operating applicable software such as CAD, MILES and NCIC.