Public Safety Radio Communications Lead

Cherokee County School District - GA; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

C Cherokee County School District seeks a skilled Radio Communications Coordinator to sustain district-wide two-way radio systems, including hand-held, dispatch, consoles, and desktops. You will ensure regulatory compliance and inter-agency interoperability while supporting daily operations and crisis response.

Experience in public safety disciplines, FCC licensing, and collaboration with IT and public safety partners is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in public safety, emergency management, risk management or radio communications.
• Georgia Driver’s License required; COML and COMT certifications required or within 24 months of employment.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; HS diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage all two-way radio equipment (VHF/UHF/700/800 MHz).
• Coordinate IT collaboration for APCO Project 25 TDMA coverage and interoperability.
• Develop bid specifications and RFPs for radio systems and equipment.
• Ensure FCC licenses are obtained, maintained and displayed per regulations.

Skills

Public safety experience

Emergency management

Radio communications

Risk management

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

COML Certification

COMT Certification

Georgia Driver’s License

Job description

C Cherokee County School District seeks a skilled Radio Communications Coordinator to sustain district-wide two-way radio systems, including hand-held, dispatch, consoles, and desktops. You will ensure regulatory compliance and inter-agency interoperability while supporting daily operations and crisis response.

Experience in public safety disciplines, FCC licensing, and collaboration with IT and public safety partners is essential.