Public Safety Communications Officer

Grambling State University; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State Police is seeking a Communications Officer 1/2/3 to join our communications center. The role involves receiving, documenting, and transmitting critical information to officers and the public, supporting safety and efficient operations.

The position requires NCIC/terminal operator certification within six months, and eligibility for shift work on a 12‑hour rotating schedule. Compensation will be determined by qualifications, with premium pay up to $2.00/hour.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in transmitting and receiving messages by radio or in administrative services.
• Six months of training in a business or clerical curriculum in a business school or technical institute.
• Fifteen semester hours of college training.

Responsibilities

• Receive and respond to informational requests by officers/agents.
• Receive, analyze, prioritize, and respond to general public complaints and inquiries; alert officers, dispatch, and relay information.
• Search, enter, modify, and delete records for vehicle registrations, licenses, wanted felons, missing persons, etc. in the appropriate computer database.
• Maintain proper record keeping and update the event log during communications.

Skills

Communication

Accountability

Customer Focus

Direction Following

Team Building

Initiative

Learning

Education

Six months experience

Six months training

Fifteen sem hours

Job description

Louisiana State Police is seeking a Communications Officer 1/2/3 to join our communications center. The role involves receiving, documenting, and transmitting critical information to officers and the public, supporting safety and efficient operations.

The position requires NCIC/terminal operator certification within six months, and eligibility for shift work on a 12‑hour rotating schedule. Compensation will be determined by qualifications, with premium pay up to $2.00/hour.