Police Officer
Becoming a Public Safety Communications Operator (PSCO)
Benefits Information (PDF)
How to Apply to be a Police Safety Communications Operator
Minimum Training and Experience
- Must be U. S. citizen
- High School diploma or equivalent recognized certificate
- Two years experience in radio transmitting, with at least one working in emergency services, OR
- AA, AS, AAS degree, OR 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) from an accredited college or university with a "C" average or better, OR
- Certified law enforcement officer with eighteen months law enforcement experience, OR
- Three years minimum public contact work that included customer service, OR
- An equivalent combination of training and experience listed above
- Pass Polygraph, and Psychological screens
- Pass thorough background investigation
Salary: Minimum hiring rate is $13.97 per hour
Special Requirements: Achieve a minimum overall score of 80% on Criticall (computer test)
Work Schedule: There are 3 shifts: 7AM to 3PM, 3PM to 11PM, and 11PM to 7AM. During training the first 5 weeks are in the classroom. From there you will be assigned to a trainer and you will work on their shift. There are four training areas to complete and you will be assigned a different trainer for each. Therefore your schedule must remain flexible throughout your training, which lasts seven months to a year. Once you have completed all phases of training you will be assigned a regular shift based on seniority. New employees generally start on the second or third shifts, until they have some seniority built up.
See also the G.I. Benefits/ Public Safety Officer On-the-Job Training Program
Download Job Description (PDF)
How to Apply to be a Police Safety Communications Operator
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- Download the PSCO Personal History Statement (PDF) (Word) and the Pre-Application Questionnaire (PDF) (Word). Complete both documents and save them on your computer.
- Complete a City of Tallahassee Online Employment Application.
- Then attach the Personal History Statement and Pre-Application Questionnaire to your City of Tallahassee Online Employment Application and submit your application and attachments via the online application process.