Public Safety Communications Specialist

gpaexternalcareers; Garden City, Savannah (GA, GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Ports Authority seeks a Police Communications Officer to operate in the Security Operations Center at Garden City Terminal. You will dispatch police and emergency services using radios and CAD, monitor CCTV systems, and access GCIC/NCIC databases as needed.

You must perform under pressure, communicate clearly, and maintain strict confidentiality while supporting safety initiatives and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Must clearly articulate facts, alarms, observations, or incidents orally or in reports.
• Able to type and use word processing and scanning equipment; stay composed under pressure.
• Strong written communication and detail orientation for accurate information relay.

Responsibilities

• Monitor radio frequencies and dispatch police using radios and CAD.
• Maintain accurate location status of equipment and personnel.
• Receive and respond to emergency and non-emergency calls via telephone and radio systems.
• Process information, prioritize calls, and dispatch units as needed.
• Coordinate police unit activity via radio frequencies and CAD.
• Enter sensitive data in GCIC/NCIC databases as required.

Skills

Effective communication

Multitasking under pressure

Attention to detail

Radio/CAD operation

GCIC/NCIC knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CAD systems

CCTV systems

Access control systems

GCIC terminal operator

Job description

Georgia Ports Authority seeks a Police Communications Officer to operate in the Security Operations Center at Garden City Terminal. You will dispatch police and emergency services using radios and CAD, monitor CCTV systems, and access GCIC/NCIC databases as needed.

You must perform under pressure, communicate clearly, and maintain strict confidentiality while supporting safety initiatives and compliance with regulations.