Listing Summary

Communications Officer (Open Positions: 8)

Closes On: March 31, 2022 at 11:59 PM EST

Department: Police
Job Status: Full-Time
Rate of Pay: $16.13 

 

Job Summary

The Communications Officer receives calls for assistance from the public and dispatches appropriate public safety personnel while maintaining a variety of departmental records.

 

Essential Job Functions

• Receives, monitors, and dispatches radio communications traffic for emergency and non-emergency situations;
• Receives and screens all incoming telephone calls from the public and other public safety agencies;
• Maintains a continuous log of incoming telephone and radio calls;
• Maintains cross-training in order to assist in the Records Unit;
• Monitors and routes incoming messages from state computer network;
• Processes information as requested in the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) network, including information on missing persons or stolen articles;
• Receives cash bonds;
• Assists officers by using the GCIC computer to run criminal and license histories;
• Communicates with other area agencies to obtain and relay information.

 

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED;
• Six (6) months of experience in a related field;
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and 
• Valid State of Georgia Driver’s License;
• Georgia POST Communications Officer Certification or ability to obtain certification within 6 months.

 

Additional Information

The selected candidate must complete the following requirements prior to starting work with the City of Statesboro:

• Background Investigation
• Pre-Employment Urinalysis
• Pre-Employment Physical (If Applicable)