Emergency Communications Lead for K-12 School District

Cherokee County School District; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee County School District in Canton, Georgia seeks an Emergency Communications Facilitator to manage radio communications across district facilities and coordinate with police, EMS, and IT teams. The role focuses on maintaining VHF/UHF/700/800 MHz systems, ensuring compliance, and supporting emergency operations.

The position requires COML/COMT certifications (or plan to obtain within 24 months), a minimum five years in public safety or related fields, and a valid Georgia driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in public safety, emergency management, risk management, radio communications or related fields.
• Certification/Licensure: COML and COMT through DHS or obtain within 24 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and coordinate two-way radio systems (VHF/UHF/700/800 MHz) across district facilities.
• Collaborate with public safety entities and IT to ensure interoperable communications.
• Develop and issue bid specifications and RFPs for radio equipment and systems.
• Submit and maintain FCC licenses for radio operations per rules.
• Serve as COML and radio frequency coordinator for district-wide communications.

Skills

Public safety experience

Radio communications

Crisis management

Coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Radio equipment

APCO Project 25

FCC licenses

Job description

Cherokee County School District in Canton, Georgia seeks an Emergency Communications Facilitator to manage radio communications across district facilities and coordinate with police, EMS, and IT teams. The role focuses on maintaining VHF/UHF/700/800 MHz systems, ensuring compliance, and supporting emergency operations.

The position requires COML/COMT certifications (or plan to obtain within 24 months), a minimum five years in public safety or related fields, and a valid Georgia driver’s license.