Communications Officer 1

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES

• Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas
• Focusing on Customers:The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided
• Using Data:The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action

EXAMS AND LICENSE REQUIRMENTS

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy

Applicants must possess a valid drivers license and be able to be certified through the Southeastern Defensive Driving Course

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Six months of experience in transmitting and receiving messages by radio or clerical work; OR

Six months of training in a business or clerical-related curriculum in a business school or technical institute; OR

Fifteen semester hours of college training.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
All persons appointed to this job will be required by the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and Louisiana State Police Terminal Operator Certification Program Guidelines to meet the terminal operator certification/re-certification requirements within six months of employment.

An applicant who has been convicted of a felony or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.

• Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/hours will require a transcript for verification
• Business or technical school training with less than completion will only be credited in six month increments. Similarly college training will only be credited in 15 semester hour increments.
• Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: the Middle States Commission on Higher Education; the New England Association of Schools and Colleges; the Higher Learning Commission; the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

When applying you should list all Education and Work Experience on this application. When listing your Work Experience indicate if the job was full-time or part-time and what percentage of time you spent on each of the duties listed. This information will be used to determine if you meet the Minimum Qualifications of the position. If complete information is not listed it may result in your application not being considered.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application.

There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the posting to make a hiring decision.

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Posting Close Date

Please Note: Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.

Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.

How to Apply

Click on the Apply button and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies.

HR Contact

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