Communications Officer Manager 1

Our mission as Louisiana State Police Regional Communication Officers is to foster safety efficiency and unity by providing exceptional communication and support services to law enforcement agencies communities and the citizens of the State Of Louisiana. Communication Officers are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of professionalism integrity and compassion in our work.

The Louisiana State Police is seeking to promote a current permanent employee to serve as a Communications Officer Manager within the Communications Unit. This leadership role is responsible for guiding motivating and supervising personnel in support of the agencys mission. The Communications Officer Manager oversees regional staffing and shift scheduling coordinates and supports the training and development of Communications Officers and Communications Officer Supervisors and ensures effective communication planning and coordination with law enforcement personnel to maintain efficient operations.

Three years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been on-the-job experience in transmitting and receiving messages by radio. One year must have been at the supervisory level or above:

Four years of experience in transmitting and receiving messages by radio or in administrative services; OR

One year of training in a business or clerical-related curriculum in a business school or technical institute plus three years of experience in transmitting and receiving messages by radio or in administrative services; OR

Thirty semester hours of college training plus three years of experience in transmitting and receiving messages by radio or in administrative services.

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

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.

The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.

Job Duties:

As a Communications Officer Manager you will be instrumental in assigning training supervising and evaluating Communications Officers and their this role you will:

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Work Schedule: Work hours are 8-hours days Monday - Friday.

Compensation:This position is eligible for shift differential pay and uniform allowance.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply:

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

To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Joel Sunsin

Human Resources/Human Resources Analyst B

Mailing Address: 7979Independence Blvd Baton Rouge LA 70808

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