Communications Specialist (Dispatch)

Savannah, GA
Savannah State University

Salary: $17.00/hour.

Position Summary:

The Communication Officer is the link between the police officers and the public to ensure safety and respond to their emergency needs. This position is the first response for officers, students, faculty and staff on non- emergency and emergency situations. This position plays an integral part in maintaining the Public Safety department’s compliance with F.C.l.C. and N.C.I.C/G.C.I.C. rules and regulations.

Essential Functions:

  • Dispatch police to designated area of emergency to help or prevent injury
  • Monitors telephone and police radios for purposes of dispatching officers for medical, emergency or routine calls
  • Maintains daily logs and process and file citations on a daily basis
  • Monitors alarms via computer, and also monitors overall campus surveillance
  • Provides information on people and vehicles through the use of GCIC/NCIC
  • Notify appropriate personnel in case of emergency or disaster
  • Issues case file numbers, file, and process case reports
  • Process and file parking citations
  • Provide telephone numbers and information to the public
  • May be required to perform job related duties other than those specifically delineated in this position

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentially of highly sensitive information
  • Georgia POST Communications Officer Certification or ability to obtain certification within six (6) months

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