Communications Officer Manager 1

Salary $4,177.00 - $7,518.00 Monthly Location Alexandria, LA Job Type Promotion Job Number 419-221028-JAS Department DPS-Office of State Police Opening Date 05/13/2026 Closing Date 5/18/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job Our mission as Louisiana State Police Regional Communication Officers is to foster safety, efficiency, and unity by providing exceptional communication and support services to law enforcement agencies, communities and the citizens of the State Of Louisiana. Communication Officers are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and compassion in our work. The Louisiana State Police is seeking to promote a current, permanent employee to serve as a Communications Officer Manager within the Communications Unit. This leadership role is responsible for guiding, motivating, and supervising personnel in support of the agency's mission. The Communications Officer Manager oversees regional staffing and shift scheduling, coordinates and supports the training and development of Communications Officers and Communications Officer Supervisors, and ensures effective communication, planning, and coordination with law enforcement personnel to maintain efficient operations. Minimum Qualifications Three years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been on-the-job experience in transmitting and receiving messages by radio. One year must have been at the supervisory level or above: Four years of experience in transmitting and receiving messages by radio or in administrative services; OR One year of training in a business or clerical-related curriculum in a business school or technical institute plus three years of experience in transmitting and receiving messages by radio or in administrative services; OR Thirty semester hours of college training plus three years of experience in transmitting and receiving messages by radio or in administrative services.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

All persons appointed to this job will be required by the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and Louisiana Police Terminal Operator Certification Program Guidelines to meet the terminal operator certification/re-certification requirements. An applicant who has been convicted of a felony or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties:

As a Communications Officer Manager, you will be instrumental in assigning, training, supervising, and evaluating Communications Officers and their work. In this role, you will: Maintain all standards set by Louisiana State Police and Department of Public Safety Coordinate and control activities of communications personnel at the assigned region Plan and schedule shift work for communications personnel Facilitate the coordination and collaboration with law enforcement personnel, jurisdictional law enforcement agencies, and other Federal or State offices on a 24/7 basis Plan and coordinate communications equipment installations Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; review with appropriate management staff; implement improvements Respond to and coordinates the Communications Section response to emergency situations Maintain and assure accuracy of records for communications functions for region Develop, promotes, and maintains cooperative relationships with personnel in the Communications Section, and other law enforcement agencies

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

Probational or Promotional Work Schedule:

Work hours are 8-hours days Monday - Friday.

Compensation:

This position is eligible for shift differential pay and uniform allowance. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Joel Sunsin Human Resources/Human Resources Analyst B Mailing Address:

7979Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Phone Number:

225-925-6068 EmployeeAdministration@La.

Gov Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. •Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org ). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others