Georgia State University
Police Communications Officer I
Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Description
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Police Communications Officer I
Georgia State University
Finance & Administration
Police Department
At the Georgia State University Police Department, we approach our work with passion to be excellent, to focus on safety to our campuses and university community by providing safety services through professional community-oriented policing.
The Georgia State University Police Department provides law enforcement, security and safety services to the university community and the immediate surrounding areas, ensuring a safe environment for our students, faculty, staff and neighbors.
Georgia State boasts one of the largest university police forces in the state with 160 officers across all six Atlanta metro campuses.
The department is accredited and certified by the following organizations; Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), The International Association of Campus Law Enforcement (IACLEA) and the State of Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program.
Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a stronger team.
The Georgia State University Police Department is seeking a Police Communications Officer I to join the already awesome team in keeping the Police Department at the level of excellence that it has strived to become and sustain.
WHAT MAKES The Police Department A GREAT PLACE?
Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
A flexible work environment
Professional development opportunity and mentorship
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO
This position requires great flexibility since it operates on a 24/7 basis.
Various shifts
Answers the emergency and non-emergency phones and radios in the police communications center, and dispatches police officers via police radio as the report or complaint dictates.
Maintains various logs, and forms of all calls, reports, or complaints according to standard police procedures.
Maintains logs, written and computerized via CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) System.
Dispatches appropriate personnel for reports of incidents or complaints and/or route the information to the appropriate agencies.
Greets the public and provides information about the campus. Receives incoming telephone calls from callers seeking general information about school closures, department hours, etc.
Enters and receives data from NCIC/GCIC and check Criminal] History backgrounds for applicants and suspects.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Disclaimer: This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor.
Qualifications
:
Minimum Hiring Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED, no felony convictions. Must be able to pass a thorough background investigation and take a pre-employment drug screen.
Preferred Hiring Qualifications:
Prefer six months of dispatcher experience and service experience
Knowledge of police dispatch procedures and functions of a police department; Effective oral and written communication skills' Ability to work under stressful situations
Ability to work independently and perform assignments through oral and written instructions and /or specific policies and procedures.
College/Business Unit
: Police/Security Services Department: Police Department
Location
: Atlanta Campus Shift: Various Salary : $42,000 Pay Grade: 8 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)
Job Posting
: 06/06/24, 5:10:16 PM
Closing Date
: 07/06/24, 3:59:00 AM Preferred Hiring Qualifications: Special Instructions:
To be fully considered for this position all candidates at the time of submission must provide the following documents:
A complete and accurate GSU application
Resume
Cover Letter
Must be willing to submit and pass a thorough background check. To include drug screen and finger printing
#LI-JB1Georgia State University Values: COMMUNITY: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, equity, and civility, TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place. INTEGRITY: Adhering to our values, mission, and the truth through respectful cooperation and effective stewardship of resources, EXCELLENCE: Achieving the highest standards and distinction in teaching, research, and service, STRATEGIC INNOVATION: Embracing invention and creativity in the pursuit of meaningful discovery using our collective talents. USG Core Value Statement: The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. Equal Employment Opportunity: Georgia State prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy),, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions., This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia State community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests.Further, Georgia State prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law,, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract. Background Check: Successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record. Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime: Georgia State University is committed to its students' and employees' safety and security.It complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) to provide information on certain crimes on campus. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority, ensuring that reported crimes are routed to the appropriate University office. Please note, Georgia State University's career board updates daily and requisitions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires. Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
:
Police Communications Officer I
Georgia State University
Finance & Administration
Police Department
At the Georgia State University Police Department, we approach our work with passion to be excellent, to focus on safety to our campuses and university community by providing safety services through professional community-oriented policing.
The Georgia State University Police Department provides law enforcement, security and safety services to the university community and the immediate surrounding areas, ensuring a safe environment for our students, faculty, staff and neighbors.
Georgia State boasts one of the largest university police forces in the state with 160 officers across all six Atlanta metro campuses.
The department is accredited and certified by the following organizations; Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), The International Association of Campus Law Enforcement (IACLEA) and the State of Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program.
Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a stronger team.
The Georgia State University Police Department is seeking a Police Communications Officer I to join the already awesome team in keeping the Police Department at the level of excellence that it has strived to become and sustain.
WHAT MAKES The Police Department A GREAT PLACE?
Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
A flexible work environment
Professional development opportunity and mentorship
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO
This position requires great flexibility since it operates on a 24/7 basis.
Various shifts
Answers the emergency and non-emergency phones and radios in the police communications center, and dispatches police officers via police radio as the report or complaint dictates.
Maintains various logs, and forms of all calls, reports, or complaints according to standard police procedures.
Maintains logs, written and computerized via CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) System.
Dispatches appropriate personnel for reports of incidents or complaints and/or route the information to the appropriate agencies.
Greets the public and provides information about the campus. Receives incoming telephone calls from callers seeking general information about school closures, department hours, etc.
Enters and receives data from NCIC/GCIC and check Criminal] History backgrounds for applicants and suspects.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Disclaimer: This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor.
Qualifications
:
Minimum Hiring Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED, no felony convictions. Must be able to pass a thorough background investigation and take a pre-employment drug screen.
Preferred Hiring Qualifications:
Prefer six months of dispatcher experience and service experience
Knowledge of police dispatch procedures and functions of a police department; Effective oral and written communication skills' Ability to work under stressful situations
Ability to work independently and perform assignments through oral and written instructions and /or specific policies and procedures.
College/Business Unit
: Police/Security Services Department: Police Department
Location
: Atlanta Campus Shift: Various Salary : $42,000 Pay Grade: 8 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)
Job Posting
: 06/06/24, 5:10:16 PM
Closing Date
: 07/06/24, 3:59:00 AM Preferred Hiring Qualifications: Special Instructions:
To be fully considered for this position all candidates at the time of submission must provide the following documents:
A complete and accurate GSU application
Resume
Cover Letter
Must be willing to submit and pass a thorough background check. To include drug screen and finger printing
#LI-JB1Georgia State University Values: COMMUNITY: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, equity, and civility, TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place. INTEGRITY: Adhering to our values, mission, and the truth through respectful cooperation and effective stewardship of resources, EXCELLENCE: Achieving the highest standards and distinction in teaching, research, and service, STRATEGIC INNOVATION: Embracing invention and creativity in the pursuit of meaningful discovery using our collective talents. USG Core Value Statement: The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. Equal Employment Opportunity: Georgia State prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy),, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions., This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia State community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests.Further, Georgia State prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law,, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract. Background Check: Successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record. Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime: Georgia State University is committed to its students' and employees' safety and security.It complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) to provide information on certain crimes on campus. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority, ensuring that reported crimes are routed to the appropriate University office. Please note, Georgia State University's career board updates daily and requisitions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires. Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.