Communications Officer - Public Safety

Kennesaw State University • Kennesaw, GA

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About The Position

Kennesaw State University is seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as a Communications Officer. This role is crucial for receiving emergency, non-emergency, and administrative calls, and for notifying and dispatching appropriate emergency responders. The Communications Officer will perform inquiries and searches of multiple local, state, and national databases to provide vital information to law enforcement personnel. Additionally, this position serves as a Campus Security Authority as defined by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of employment, certification as a Communications Officer through the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council, in accordance with Georgia Code 35-8-23 and Chapter 464-14 of the Rules of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council
• On-the-job training provided

Nice To Haves

• Undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• Previous experience working in Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) preferred

Responsibilities

• Receives emergency and non-emergency requests for public safety and non-public safety services
• Provides dispatch services regarding incidents and requests public safety assistance via two-way radio and/or telephone
• Requests additional resources (fire, emergency medical services, law enforcement, tow trucks, other University personnel or services) as needed
• Monitors fire alarm system(s), video camera system(s) and incoming information/messages from government, private sector and non-profit sector sources
• Broadcasts alerts to DPS/UP (Department of Public Safety/University Police) and campus community
• Receives training and maintains applicable certifications in CPR, AED, first aid procedures, Georgia Crime Information Center/National Crime Information Center (GCIC/NCIC), Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST), National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS)

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Background Check including Standard Enhanced, 9 Panel Lab Drug Test, Psychological exam

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED