Communications Officer I Position Available In Troup, Georgia

Communications Officer

I 3.6 3.6

out of 5 stars 100 Ridley Avenue, LaGrange, GA 30240

JOB OPENING Position:

Communications Officer I Department:

E-911

Salary:

$18.31/Hr Under general supervision and instruction this position is responsible for answering emergency and non-emergency calls and for dispatching appropriate personnel. The salary for a Certified Communications Officer II is $21.19 per hour.

Qualifications/Knowledge:

High school diploma or GED, current valid driver’s license Must possess or have the ability to readily obtain

GCIC/NCIC

certification Knowledge of emergency communications principles and practices Knowledge of

GCIC/NCIC

policies and procedures Knowledge of emergency dispatch procedures Knowledge of radio and telecommunications equipment Knowledge of CAD system functions and maintenance Skill in the use of computers and job-related software programs Skill in making decisions in high pressure and emergency situations Skill in public relations Skill in interpersonal relations Skill in oral and written communications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Receives and screens incoming calls from the public and other user agencies; categorizes and prioritizes calls including 911 calls Determines and dispatches the appropriate emergency personnel to incident locations; provides emergency medical instructions to callers prior to the arrival of responders as needed Receives, monitors and dispatches radio traffic for specific fire, EMS and law enforcement agencies Inquires, retrieves and monitors data from

GCIC/NCIC

databases; ensures compliance with rules and regulations Maintains contact with emergency personnel in the field Responds to driver’s license and vehicle information requests Monitors channels for other agencies Monitors weather conditions and provides information as necessary; dispatches severe weather alerts as appropriate Operates Code Red messaging system Participates in training exercises Dispatches wrecker services to accident scenes Performs all other related duties as assigned Employment Applications will be accepted Until filled on Troup County’s website @ www.troupcountyga.gov/Employment/Jobs Job #: 10302018 Communications Officer l Grade 12 Troup County is an Equal Opportunity Employer –

A Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.31 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

10 hour shift 8 hour shift

Work Location:

In person