Communications Officer

Public Servants Making A Difference! Whether you are just starting your career or you're an experienced professional, the City of Statesboro offers a variety of career opportunities with its many departments and divisions. As an employee of the City, the work you do will directly benefit the citizens of Statesboro. So why not join our team and make a difference in your community? Description The Communications Officer receives calls for assistance from the public and dispatches appropriate public safety personnel, and maintains a variety of Departmental records. Examples of Duties Receives, monitors, and dispatches radio communication traffic for emergency and non-emergency situations. Receives and screens all incoming telephone calls from the public. Categorizes and prioritizes calls. Dispatches appropriate emergency personnel to incident locations. Maintains a continuous log for incoming telephone and radio calls. Logs incoming calls for all participating agencies. Assists with records management functions as needed. Monitors and routes incoming messages from the state computer network. Enters and removes information to the GCIC database; validates information as required. Receives cash bonds. Requests sign, street, and traffic signal repairs from the Public Works Department as necessary. Informs upcoming shift of events occurring during the previous shift. Assists the public by providing directions and information. Communicates with other agencies to obtain and relay information. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED; Six (6) months of experience in a related field; Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and Valid State of Georgia Driver's License; Georgia POST Communications Officer Certification or ability to obtain certification within 6 months. Additional Information Applicants will be disqualified if they have a felony conviction, a family violence conviction, current illegal drug use, or tattoos/branding on the head, face, or ears. Tattoos to the neck/behind the ear will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The selected candidate must complete the following requirements prior to starting work with the

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Background Investigation (includes the applicant's work history, criminal history, professional references, personal references, neighborhood references, and management of personal finances) Psychiatric Evaluation and Polygraph Exam Pre-Employment Urinalysis Pre-Employment Physical Equal Opportunity Statement The City of Statesboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Statesboro will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with eligible disabilities (unless the disability precludes performance of the essential functions of the position). The City of Statesboro is a drug-free workplace. The City of Statesboro participates in E-Verify.