Communications Officer I - Police Department
Communications Officer I - Police Department
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USD 48460 - 71115
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Class Summary
- Job Description
The Communications Division is responsible for answering both emergency and nonemergency calls for service. The Communications Officer also dispatches Police Fire and Emergency Medical Units. It is a highly stressful demanding fast paced job involving life and death situations. Due to the nature of the job the center is in operation 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
Communications Officers provide a vital service to the community by contributing to the safety and welfare of their fellow residents. They are the first point of contact in most emergency situations and can drastically affect the outcome of a potentially otherwise dire event. Communications officers are a lifeline to first responders and the community.
The grade for this position isB22(2).Salary:
**$4800 hiring incentive for new hires**
$48460 with possible incentives up to:
$49914 (includes 3% pay incentive for an associates degree)
$51368 (includes 6% pay incentive for a bachelors degree)
Effective 4/11/2023 this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
Minimum Qualifications- High School Diploma or G.E.D.;
- Must be an U.S. Citizen for P.O.S.T. Communications Officer Certification;
- Two years experience in a fastpaced business customer service or telecommunications environment.
- Must be able to work rotating shifts nights holidays and weekends.
- A professional and calm demeanor as this is a highly stressful demanding fastpaced job involving life and death situations.
- A job simulation skills test will be administered to determine eligibility; and
- Successful completion of both phases of the hiring process
For more information about the police hiring process and standards clickhere.
NOTE: The class specifications listed on this site are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change. Additional Information
About Gwinnett County
Welcome to Gwinnett County Government
Gwinnett County Government is an awardwinning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits a wellness program professional development opportunities career advancement and more
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Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities safe neighborhoods plentiful greenspace and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff residents and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.
Exceptional benefits
Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits including health coverage a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate too!) onsite employee wellness center longevity pay tuition reimbursement and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individuals total compensation.
Worldclass community
More than a million residents make up Gwinnetts diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from HartsfieldJackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.
Gwinnett County is an awardwinning employer!
- Atlantas Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
- Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
- Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!
Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!
Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.
Values
Integrity: We believe in being honest building trust and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship transparency and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity: We believe in engaging embracing and unifying our communities.
Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology process and experience.
Hiring Process
Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process please click the links below:Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex) race color national origin (including ancestry) gender (identity and expression) sexual orientation age marital status familial status (including pregnancy) disability military or veteran status religion political affiliation immigration status homeless status or any other category protected by law.
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application interview or testing process contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings use
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
