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Communications Officer 2

State Of Louisiana


Job Location:

Baton Rouge, LA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 2978 - 5360
Posted: 28 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 25 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

Job Summary

About this Job


The mission of Southern University and A&M College an Historically Black 1890 land-grant institution in Baton Rouge Louisiana is to provide a student-focused teaching and learning environment that creates global leadership opportunities for a diverse student population where teaching research service scholarly and creative expectations for students and faculty are achieved through the bachelors masters and doctoral programs offered at the institution via different instructional modalities and via public service.

The Communications Officer 2 Acts as the point of contact with the general public for emergency situations accidents complaints etc. at theSouthern University Campus.
Minimum Qualifications

One year 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; OR

Thirty 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 requirement 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.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

  • Receive and respond to informational requests from law enforcement officers.
  • Receive analyze prioritize and respond to general public complaints and inquires with complete independence. Alert the nearest law enforcement office to location and relay the information
  • Search modify and delete computerized records for vehicle registrations drivers licenses wanted felonies missing persons unidentified persons stolen property etc.
  • Maintain proper record keeping.
  • Monitor Jag Safe App I-Notification System License Plate Reader and other security cameras.
  • Other duties assigned as necessary.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:Probational

Work Shift: Night Shift (3:00 pm.-7:00 am )
Compensation: The starting rate of pay is $17.18 hourly.

*There is a $2.25 shift differential rate included for the hours worked after 3:00 pm.

How To Apply:

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

To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above 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 the position must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumes will notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Mikhale R. Williams
Southern University and A&M College
P.O. Box 10400
Baton Rouge LA 70813
Phone:
Fax:

The Southern University System (System) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.

The System does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race color religion sex national origin political affiliation disability age or pregnancy and prohibits harassment of any type. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the SUS. Please informif you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in this application process.

Criminal background check and reference verification is required.


Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority