Posting Details

Position Information

Business Title Communications Officer Position Number Home Department Public Safety Employment Type Regular (Continuous) Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time Appointment Staff (12-Month) Time Limited? No Time-Limited Appointment Length Not Applicable Work Schedule

Public Safety is a 24/7 department so hours may vary depending on departmental needs.

Work Hours per week 19 Travel Required? N Primary Function of Organizational Unit

Campus safety

Primary Purpose of Position

The police dispatcher is responsible for dealing with the public through personal contact, telephone, computer, and radio communications.

Key Functions and Related Job Duties

Key Function Administrative Support Job duties performed for the above function

Answers telephone to include emergency calls, monitors burglar, panic and fire alarms, operates police radios, and performs clerical task which requires fast, efficient and accurate receiving, dispatching, and processing of calls and messages to and from patrol unit.

Key Functions and Related Job Duties

Key Function Data Processing/Entry Job duties performed for the above function

Enters, retrieves, and follows instruction as ARMS, GCIC, and NCIC systems provide them.

Key Functions and Related Job Duties

Key Function Customer Service Job duties performed for the above function

Provides information regarding background, license checks and fingerprinting to the proper authority.
General reception

Key Functions and Related Job Duties

Key Function Reporting Job duties performed for the above function

Notifies the proper authority in case of an emergency e.g. local and state agencies as applicable in a timely manner.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Other Duties and Responsibilities Equal Opportunity Statement

Georgia College is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee and strives to create a campus environment which understands, fosters, and embraces the value of diversity. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by Georgia College.

Minimum Requirements

Proposed Minimum Experience/Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Department Required Skills List any other requirements Other Job Requirements

Describe other job related requirements necessary to effectively perform the job's key functions such as license/certifications, required trainings, etc. Click here for requirement examples listed by occupation titles.

Select Type License/Certifications Description of Requirement

Must complete Georgia Crime Information Center Operator Certification within six (6) months of employment.

Preferences

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Previous Communication Experience
Basic Communication Officer Certified
GCIC/NCIC Certified

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S0648 Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date 01/23/2019 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Minimum Pay Rate-Annually $11,305.00 Special Instructions Summary Reference Letters

Reference Letters

Accept References No Minimum Requests Last Day a Reference Provider Can Submit Reference Applicant Special Instructions Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you currently or have you previously been GCIC Certified?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Can you work 12 hour shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays?
   • YES
   • NO
3. * Do you have word processing skills and computer experience?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have a high school diploma or the equivalent?
   • YES
   • NO

Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume
2. List of 3 References and Contact Information

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Other Document