Communication Officer
Salary: $35,350.00-$42,420.00
Essential Functions:
- Answer airport switchboards and direct calls to the appropriate personnel; receive and transmit emergency and non-emergency calls.
- Enters, updates, and retrieves license information from the National Crime Information Computer (NCIC) and enters and updates information in the airport security system computer.
- Answer airport switchboard and direct calls to the appropriate personnel; receive and transmit emergency and non-emergency calls.
- Monitor closed-circuit television cameras for the airport security surveillance system and alert police officers as necessary regarding actual or potential incidents or problems.
- Monitor security alarms throughout the airport terminal and grounds; notify appropriate personnel in the event of an alarm.
- Maintain contact with police and security personnel on duty; maintain status and location of personnel via radio system.
- Monitor the operation of the airport public courtesy telephone system; operate the paging system within the airport; page passengers and employees as requested.
- Notify appropriate airport staff and outside agencies during airport emergencies and maintain clear communication between all parties to ensure coordination of efforts.
- Perform various clerical work, including typing reports and entering data into a computer.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Shine at communicating effectively, building relationships, and resolving conflicts while demonstrating high ethical standards.
- Display strong initiative while being attentive to details and knowledge of general communication skills.
- Display strong initiative while being attentive to details and compliance-focused.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent. NCIC Certificate Preferred.
- Have a valid Mississippi driver’s license with a class B endorsement and the ability to receive authorization to drive in secured areas.