Communications OfficerDispatcher
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Job Description
FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU) a state and landgrant institution of the University System of Georgia invites applications for the position of Communications Officer/Dispatcher.
Fort Valley State University the only 1890 landgrant university in Georgia is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County the original site of the states peach industry. Its 1365acre 5.52 km2 campus is Georgias secondlargest public university in area.
Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants students or employees on the basis of race gender ethnicity national origin sexual orientation religion age disability or marital or veteran status.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Campus Security Officer is responsible for the general security of students faculty staff visitors and property. This is a 24hour/7day operation that involves shift work and rotating shifts. This position reports to the Chief of Police or designee.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Receives and responds to incoming telephone calls and radio messages
- Provides direction and guidance to callers
- Monitors the electronic alarm systems and fire alarm system on continuous basis
- Operates multichannel base radio
- Maintains records on telephone calls radio messages and alarms
- Maintains daily log of all activities reported to the Office of Campus Police
- Dispatches Campus Police personnel to handle calls for services
- Monitors records and downloads CCTV video footage on the Universitys video surveillance system
- Utilizes the Universitys computerbased access control system to assist officers with opening and securing doors
- Utilizes the Georgia Crime Information and National Crime Information Center databases to assist police officers in the performance of their official duties
- Maintains sorts and files reports alphabetically numerically chronologically and by other predetermined categories; looks up information in files
- Maintains a clean and efficient office
- Assists with security details and special events in and around the University
- Works varying shifts (day and/or night)
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Education or GED
- One to three months related experience and/or training
- Experience using computers (keyboarding data entry etc.
- Keyboard/type 3040 wpm
- Obtain Peace Officer Standard and Training (POST) certification as a Communications Officer within six 6 months of employment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent decisionmaking skills and the ability to think and act quickly
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate degree
- Two years related work experience
- Law enforcement experience
- Experience working on a college campus
COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK
- Always wear a designated uniform while on duty
- Work is performed primarily indoors in a temperaturecontrolled environment
- Requires weekend holiday and day/night shift work
- Maintain POST certification as a Communications Officer
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Frequently required to sit; talk and listen
- Periodically required to reach with hands and arms
- Occasionally required to walk; and stoop kneel crouch or bend
- May be required to lift up to 25 pounds
- Finalist(s) will be required to take a keyboarding/typing proficiency test.
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity Excellence Accountability and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
