Officer, Communications

Alcorn State University•Lorman, MS

About The Position

The Communications Officer receives classroom and on-the-job training in retrieving and analyzing enforcement data and understanding its potential uses through local, state, and national automated information systems, including MJIC, NCIC, NLETS, and other law enforcement databases. The role requires a working knowledge of Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations and the Alcorn State Police Department General Order. The officer distributes network traffic according to enforcement needs, reviews incoming and outgoing criminal-related law enforcement traffic—including disaster and crime alerts—and promptly notifies appropriate personnel of unusual events or incidents. The officer monitors the camera system, reports network operation and performance problems, follows procedures established by the relevant justice information and law enforcement systems, maintains logs and files, and prepares or submits daily reports. The position may also require knowledge of emergency management procedures related to public safety and operation of the National Advance Warning Alarm System. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of computers or related skills.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to communicate effectively.
General knowledge of the duties performed by a communications officer.
Working knowledge of Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations and the Alcorn State Police Department General Order.
Must complete the certification requirements and minimum standards for telecommunicators set by the Board of Emergency Telecommunications Standards and Training.

Responsibilities

Distribute network traffic based on enforcement needs.
Review incoming and outgoing criminal-related law enforcement traffic, including disaster and crime alerts.
Notify appropriate personnel promptly of unusual events or incidents.
Monitor the camera system.
Report problems related to network operations and performance.
Follow procedures required by the Mississippi Justice Information Center, Central Data Processing Authority, National Crime Information Center, and National Law Enforcement Telecommunications Systems.
Maintain necessary logs and files.
Prepare and/or submit daily reports.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Receive classroom and on-the-job training on retrieving and analyzing enforcement data and its potential uses through local, state, and national automated information systems.