MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

TROOP C HEADQUARTERS
891 Technology Drive
Weldon Spring, MO 63304


NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Corporal Juston Wheetley
(636) 300-2800 ext. 3334
C2016-028
September 9, 2016

EMPHASIS: The Missiouri State Highway Patrol Seeks Applicants For Seven Probationary Communications Operator Positions Within Troop C Headquarters

Seven probationary communications operator positions currently exist within the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop C Headquarters. This position is classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The official domicile for this position is Weldon Spring, Missouri. Applicants must be a Missouri resident by the hire date. The employee performs full functioning communications work by handling radio traffic both to and from Patrol units and other law enforcement agencies; answering incoming emergency and nonemergency telephone calls from the public and other law enforcement entities; works both broadcast and desk operations entering, retrieving, and disseminating information in the Missouri State Highway Patrol computer system (MULES) and associated computer systems (NCIC, NLETS, DOR, ALERT, REJIS). Employee may be involved with performing the operation, maintenance, and construction of the key components utilized throughout the Patrol’s radio network. The work is performed under close supervision of a communications training officer and/or designated supervisor. The employee is required to perform shift work (e.g., evenings, midnights, weekends, and holidays).

Applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent certification recognized by the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education. Also, it is desired the applicant have two years' experience and/or education in any of the following areas: mass communications, criminal justice, broadcasting, law enforcement, military police or communications, emergency services dispatcher/ telecommunicator/call taker, air traffic controller, technical expertise, or amateur radio “technician class” or higher class radio license. Applicants also must meet the qualifications outlined in Section 43.060 RSMo. All applicants must possess the ability to type a minimum of 25 words per minute (net).

Pursuant to Missouri State Highway Patrol General Order 26-04, uniformed civilian employees hired after January 25, 1995 will not have tattoos/brands that a reasonable person would find offensive, such as tattoos/brands depicting or supporting criminal behavior, drug usage, nudity, profanity, promiscuity, subversive groups, bigotry, etc. Applicants will no longer be hired for uniformed civilian positions if they have any tattoos/brands on the head, neck, hands, below the upper six-inch portion of the arms, or any other part of the body, which would be visible while in uniform. Radio personnel will adhere to hair regulations pertaining to length, style, and color. Radio personnel will adhere to restrictions that limit the type and style of jewelry displayed or discernable on other parts of the body.

The application deadline is September 30, 2016.

Individuals interested in a probationary communications operator position must visit our website at www.mshp.dps.mo.gov to complete and submit an application for civilian employment and typing test prior to the application deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application. Individuals who have previously completed an application must access their profile in the system to re-apply. Scheduling for written examinations will be determined in the order that applications are received and by first available date. Testing will be conducted at the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop C Headquarters in Weldon Spring, Missouri, on Saturday, October 15, 2016, and Sunday, October 16, 2016.

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