Officer, Communications

Alcorn State University; Lorman (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. in Lorman, Mississippi, is seeking a Communications Officer to manage law enforcement communications and ensure data compliance. The successful candidate will monitor systems and maintain logs while effectively reporting incidents.

A high school diploma or equivalent is essential for this role, along with basic computer skills and the ability to communicate effectively with law enforcement personnel. Training on required telecommunication standards will be provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of computers or related skills necessary.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the camera system.
• Review criminal-related law enforcement traffic.
• Maintain necessary logs and files.

Skills

Knowledge of Federal Communications Commission Rules

Basic computer skills

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Officer, Communications

Essential Job Functions

• The Communications Officer must have a working knowledge of the Federal Communications Commission Rules and Regulations as well as the Alcorn State Police Department General Order.
• Receives classroom and on-the-job training on the retrieval, analysis, and potential uses for enforcement data available through such local, state, and national automated information systems such as MJIC, NCIC, NLETS, and other Law Enforcement databases.
• Make network distribution of traffic based on enforcement needs.
• Review incoming and outgoing criminal‑related law enforcement traffic, including disaster and crime alerts.
• Make notification of unusual events or incidents to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Monitor the camera system.
• May be required to maintain a working knowledge of emergency‐management procedures as related to public safety and the operation of the National Advance Warning Alarm System.
• Report problems related to network operations and performance.
• Adhere to defined procedures as required by the Mississippi Justice Information Center, Central Data Processing Authority, National Crime Information Center, and National Law Enforcement Telecommunications Systems.
• Maintain necessary logs and files.
• Prepare and/or submit daily reports.
• Other related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must have knowledge of computers or some related skills.

Licenses/Certifications

The incumbent in this position must complete the certification requirements/minimum standards for telecommunicators as set forth by the Board of Emergency Telecommunications Standards and Training.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• General knowledge of the duties performed by a communication officer.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively.