Police Communications Officer I

Georgia State University; Atlanta (LA); On-site; USD 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Police Communications Officer I to join their dynamic team. This role is crucial for ensuring safety on campus, as you will manage emergency and non-emergency communications, dispatching officers as needed. With a commitment to community-oriented policing, you will contribute to a secure environment for students and staff. The position offers generous benefits and a flexible work environment, making it an excellent opportunity for those seeking a meaningful career in public safety. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about serving your community, this role is for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Flexible work environment

Professional development opportunity

Mentorship program

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a thorough background investigation.
• At least six months of dispatcher/service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answers emergency and non-emergency phones and dispatches police officers.
• Maintains logs of calls, reports, or complaints according to standard procedures.
• Enters and receives data from NCIC/GCIC.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to work under stressful situations

Knowledge of police dispatch procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System

Job description

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Georgia State University

At the Georgia State University Police Department, we approach our work with passion to be excellent, to focus on safety to our campuses and university community by providing safety services through professional community-oriented policing.

Police Department

Georgia State University

At the Georgia State University Police Department, we approach our work with passion to be excellent, to focus on safety to our campuses and university community by providing safety services through professional community-oriented policing.

The Georgia State University Police Department provides law enforcement, security and safety services to the university community and the immediate surrounding areas, ensuring a safe environment for our students, faculty, staff and neighbors.

Georgia State boasts one of the largest university police forces in the state with 160 officers across all six Atlanta metro campuses.

The department is accredited and certified by the following organizations: Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), The International Association of Campus Law Enforcement (IACLEA) and the State of Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program.

Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a stronger team.

The Georgia State University Police Department is seeking a Police Communications Officer I to join the already awesome team in keeping the Police Department at the level of excellence that it has strived to become and sustain.

WHAT MAKES THE POLICE DEPARTMENT A GREAT PLACE?

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A flexible work environment
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
  
  
  

What Will You Do: This position requires great flexibility since it operates on a 24/7 basis. Various shifts

Duties And Responsibilities Include:

• Answers the emergency and non-emergency phones and radios in the police communications center and dispatches police officers via police radio as the report or complaint dictates.
• Maintains various logs, and forms of all calls, reports, or complaints according to standard police procedures.
• Maintains logs, written and computerized via CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) System.
• Dispatches appropriate personnel for reports of incidents or complaints and/or route the information to the appropriate agencies.
• Greets the public and provides information about the campus.
• Receives incoming telephone calls from callers seeking general information about school closures, department hours, etc.
• Enters and receives data from NCIC/GCIC and check Criminal] History backgrounds for applicants and suspects.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Disclaimer: This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion of the employee’s direct supervisor.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED, no felony convictions. Must be able to pass a thorough background investigation and take a pre-employment drug screen.
  
  
  

Preferred Requirements:

• At least six months of dispatcher/service experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of police dispatch procedures and functions of a police department.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under stressful situations.
• Ability to work independently and perform assignments through oral and written instructions and/or specific policies and procedures.
  
  
  

College/Business Unit: Police/Security Services

Department: Police Department

Location: Atlanta Campus

Shift: Various

Salary : $42,000.00

Pay Grade: 8

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)

Job Posting: 04/23/25, 3:44:13 PM

05/23/25, 11:59:00 PM

Special Instructions: To be fully considered for this position, all candidates at the time of submission must provide the following documents::

• A complete and accurate GSU application
• Resume
• Cover Letter
  
  
  

Must be willing to submit and pass a thorough background check. To include drug screen and finger printing.

Georgia State University Values: : COMMUNITY: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, equity, and civility, TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place.

Equal Employment Opportunity: : Georgia State prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy),, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions., This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia State community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests.

Please note, Georgia State University’s career board updates daily and requisitions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.

Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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