Communications Officer

Appling, GA
Columbia County Sheriff

Salary: $20.26 Per Hour.

Position Summary:

Responsible for the day-to-day communications function of the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center.

Essential Functions:

  • Answers emergency and non-emergency telephone calls
  • Obtains and enters information on calls for service
  • Dispatches, maintains contact and communicates with field units
  • Uses the mapping system
  • Provides necessary information when requested, to include:
  • Tag queries
  • Warrant/wanted person queries
  • Driver license queries
  • Stolen property queries
  • Enters information into computer systems
  • Performs GCIC operations
  • Performs multiple types of CAD entries
  • Performs other related duties, as needed

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Must pass all drug screenings
  • Holds current GCIC certification or able to attain
  • Holds Georgia POST Communications Officer certification or able to attain