University Student Assistant Police Communications Officer (Summer 2026 Fall 2026)

Jacksonville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Department:

University Police

Salary:

$8.25 per hour (Max 26 hours per week)

Position Summary:

The duties of the University Student Aid Police Communications Officer are to operate assigned radio frequencies perform 9-1-1 and Alabama Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (A.L.E.T.S.) duties operate the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) maintain records and files comply with all rules and regulations of the Police Department and University must be able to maintain confidentiality of information assist with operational and administrative tasks along with additional duties as required by the department.

Positions may be filled based on individual applicants skills qualifications and departmental needs.

Adheres to all department and University policies and procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Operates assigned radio frequencies receiving from and transmitting to authorized units.
Performs 9-1-1 duties: answers telephones transfers callers to appropriate locations enters data into the 9-1-1 computer system and monitors incoming calls.
Performs Alabama Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (A.L.E.T.S) system duties: Receive process and send teletypes. Enter data into the Alabama Crime Information Center (ACIC-NCIC).
Operates Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD).
Maintains appropriate records and files pertaining to Emergency Dispatch Center Operations.
Complies with all Departmental and University rules regulations and standard operating procedures.
Performs other assignments and duties as required and/or necessary.
Has frequent access to confidential information and a confidentiality agreement must be signed when beginning employment.
May be assigned to assist in administrative and accreditation functions as needed.
Visual acuity to work with details computer terminals extensive reading and preparing and analyzing data.
Physical activities include but are not limited to standing walking finger dexterity grasping feeling talking hearing and repetitive movements.
Able to operate various communications equipment. Able to comprehend verbal written and electronic communications.
Able to articulate verbal written and electronic communications where others can comprehend.
Additional duties as required by the department.

Department Specific Requirements:

UPD is a 24 hour a day staffed department. Applicants may be required to work 1st shift (06:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.) 2nd shift (2:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m.) or 3rd shift (10:00 p.m. 06:00 a.m.)
Student Dispatchers may also work holidays and weekends.
Applicants cannot have any felony convictions convictions involving moral turpitude and must pass a background check with fingerprints being taken.
Entry level position filled in compliance with departmental rules and regulations concerning employment of communications officers.
Meets all standards for licensing as a tele-communicator according to Alabama Criminal Justice Center.
Complies with Alabama Criminal Justice Center on Officer Standards Education and Departmental rules and regulations for continuing certification.
Passes all required entry level testing and exhibits no indication of current substance abuse.
Successfully completes all required training.
A valid drivers license.
Certification to operate the NCIC terminal must be completed within six months of hire date. Student must be at least 19 years of age when they achieve NCIC Certification.
Provide three personal references and agree to a thorough criminal background check.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must be enrolled as a JSU student taking at least three (3) hours per fall or spring semester. (Requirements for international students below. *)
If not a first-time student the applicant must have a GPA of 2.00 or higher.
Selected applicants must provide evidence of student enrollment and GPA (unofficial transcript or printout of enrollment/GPA from MyJSU.

Notice Regarding International Students:

All international students must be in a valid immigration status.

Please visit the International Programs website for additional information: to Visa requirements international students must be enrolled as a full-time JSU student and possess each of the following:

Passport from their respective country.
F-1 Student Visa or J-1 Exchange Student Visa.
U.S. Customs Form I-94.
Official photo identification.
Official Social Security Card imprinted with Valid for Work Only or similar statement

Required Documents:

Cover Letter
Resume
Unofficial Transcript

Clery Notice: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act the Jacksonville State University Police provide information on crimes statistics crime prevention law enforcement crime reporting and other related issues for the past three calendar years. The JSU Annual Campus Security and Fire Report is available online at: Employment Opportunity: Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation age genetic information national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Department:University PoliceSalary:$8.25 per hour (Max 26 hours per week)Position Summary:The duties of the University Student Aid Police Communications Officer are to operate assigned radio frequencies perform 9-1-1 and Alabama Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (A.L.E.T.S.) duties operate t...