Duties Description According to Civil Service Standards, but particularly: controls base, fixed or mobile communication systems; maintains status and control over all radio units in service; monitors all equipment in the dispatch area and reports all departures from required procedures to the appropriate supervisor; and reports emergency situations to supervisory personnel, including the inability to establish communications with a mobile unit. Operates computers, communications, and support equipment, consistent with New York State E-Justice and National Crime Information Center rules and regulations. Operates radio, telephone and broadcast equipment, closed-circuit television systems, and electronic security systems. Monitors, activates, deactivates, and controls electronic access systems. Retrieves and reviews messages received from data systems and stores or distributes them according to prescribed procedures. Prepares written reports and maintains the police department blotter as assigned. Operates logging devices to automatically record video, radio and telephone transmissions, and archive them as required. Maintains communications files and performs other communication-related duties as required.