Police Communications Officer I
Police Communications Officer I
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Police Communications Officer I
Police Department
Georgia State University
At the Georgia State University Police Department we approach our work with passion to be excellent to focus on safety to our campuses and university community by providing safety services through professional communityoriented policing.
The Georgia State University Police Department provides law enforcement security and safety services to the university community and the immediatesurrounding areas ensuring a safe environment for ourstudents facultystaff and neighbors.
Georgia State boasts oneof the largest university police forces in the state with 160 officers across all six Atlanta metro campuses.
The department is accredited and certified by the following organizations: Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. (CALEA) The International Association of Campus LawEnforcement (IACLEA) and the State of Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program.
Are you ready for us Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction If you are we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire people from a wide variety of educational career and personal backgrounds not just because it is the right thing to do but because it makes us a stronger team.
The Georgia State University Police Department is seeking a Police Communications Officer I to join the already awesome team in keeping the Police Department at the level of excellence that it has strived to become and sustain.
WHAT MAKES THE POLICE DEPARTMENT A GREAT PLACE
- Generous benefits including health dental vision tuition assistance retirement etc.
- A flexible work environment
- Professional development opportunity and mentorship
- Commitment to diversity equity and inclusion
WHAT WILL YOU DO:
This position requires great flexibility since it operates on a 24/7 basis. Various shifts
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Answers the emergency and nonemergency phones and radios in the police communications center and dispatches police officers via police radio as the report or complaint dictates.
- Maintains various logs and forms of all calls reports or complaints according to standard police procedures.
- Maintains logs written and computerized via CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) System.
- Dispatches appropriate personnel for reports of incidents or complaints and/or route the information to the appropriate agencies.
- Greets the public and provides information about the campus.
- Receives incoming telephone calls from callers seeking general information about school closures department hours etc.
- Enters and receives data from NCIC/GCIC and check Criminal History backgrounds for applicants and suspects.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Disclaimer: This job requisition provides a highlevel job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion of the employees direct supervisor.
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED no felony convictions. Must be able to pass a thorough background investigation and take a preemployment drug screen.
Preferred Requirements:
- At least six months of dispatcher/service experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of police dispatch procedures and functions of a police department.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work under stressful situations.
- Ability to work independently and perform assignments through oral and written instructions and/or specific policies and procedures.
To be fully considered for this position all candidates at the time of submission must provide the following documents:
- A complete and accurate GSU application
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Must be willing to submit and pass a thorough background check. To include drug screen and finger printing.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
