Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Communication Officer in Lorman

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Location: Lorman, MS. Open Date: 02/05/2025. Open Until Filled: Yes. Posting Number: S869. Number of Vacancies: 3. Employment Type: Full Time. Department: Campus Police. Salary: $22,525. Equal Employment Opportunity information is included in the EEO Statement below.

Job Summary

The Communication Officer receives incoming calls for police and emergency assistance. The incumbent is required to maintain radio contact with Police and Emergency personnel assigned to the university properties. This work requires discretion, courtesy and tact, along with firmness and sound intelligent decision making skills, and knowledge of public safety procedures. General supervision is received from an administrative supervisor.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain knowledge of the Federal Communications Commission Rules and Regulations and the Alcorn State University Police Department General Order.
• Receive classroom and on-the-job training on retrieval, analysis, and potential uses for enforcement data available through local, state, and national automated information systems (e.g., MJIC, NCIC, NLETS and other Law Enforcement Data Bases).
• Make network distribution of traffic based on enforcement needs.
• Review incoming and outgoing criminal-related law enforcement traffic, including disaster and crime alerts.
• Notify appropriate personnel of unusual events or incidents in a timely manner.
• Monitor camera system.
• Maintain working knowledge of emergency management procedures as related to public safety and the operation of the National Advance Warning Alarm System.
• Report problems in network operations and performance.
• Adhere to defined procedures as required by 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.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma.
• Must have knowledge of computer or related skills.
• Must be 21 years old.

Licensing And Certifications

Incumbent must complete the certification requirements/minimum standards for tele-communicators as set forth by the Board of Emergency Tele-communicators Standards and Training.

Work Environment

• Work in Noisy (above 85 decibels) Areas: Yes
• Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds: Occasionally
• Light Work - Exerting Up To 20 pounds: Occasionally
• Extended Work Hours: Occasionally

Job Details

• Posting Number: S869
• Location: Lorman
• Open Date: 02/05/2025
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Affirmative Action / EEO

Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

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