Communications Officer
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Job Description
Title: Communications Officer
Application Review Date:August 22 2025
Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus
Job Description
This position coordinates law enforcement communications for police officers answers emergency calls for assistance monitors building alarm system dispatches police officers and coordinates fire and EMS workers as well. Serves as the point of contact for visitors to the police department and issues temporary parking permits to campus visitors.
Required Qualifications
Candidates for this position should possess strong communication skills as well as the ability to relate clearly and concisely using various methods. Working with a diverse group of constituents the Officer should have the ability to manage stressful situations with positive outcomes. Demonstrated experience in handling multiple priorities and making sound independent decisions. Experience with computer systems police radios and/or other associated office equipment.
The ability to obtain certifications as a VCIN/NCIC operator as well as DCJS dispatcher certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
DCJS (Dept of Criminal Justice Services) dispatcher certified VCIN (Virginia Criminal Investigation Network) Operator Certified NCIC (National Crime Information Center) Certified Higher Education experience
Employment Conditions:Emergency call-in essential personnel. Criminal background check.
Is this position Grant Funded:No
Is this position restricted:No
Is this position eligible for telework:No
Hours Per Week:40
Months per Year:12
Statement of Economic Interest Required:No
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Work Classification:Classified Staff
Normal Work Schedule:28 day cycle 160 hours monthly. Rotating shift to include weekends nights holidays and occasional overtime required
Employee Classification: Emergency Coordinator I
Department: Police Department
Salary:Starting at $45011
Department Contact Name: Scott Shaffer
Department Contact Phone:
Department Contact Email:
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race color sex sexual orientation disability age veteran status national origin religion or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs activities admission or employment practices.
Clery Statement
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the universitys policies procedures and programs concerning safety and security as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883 Radford VA 24142.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.
Criminal Background Check Statement
Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees students volunteers and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
