Communications Officer Trainee

Job Overview

Communications Officer Trainee (full-time) within the 911 Public Safety Communications department of the Liberty County Board of Commissioners.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and non-emergency calls and prioritize dispatch.
• Accurately track police, fire, and EMS personnel in the CAD system for twelve-hour shifts.
• Provide CPR instructions and pre-arrival medical instruction to callers.
• Remain on extended calls to assist callers and responding units during high intensity calls.
• Coordinate mutual aid to and from outside agencies.
• Enter and monitor data in the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) networks.
• Participate in mandatory EOC activation during natural disasters.
• Perform basic office tasks and related duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Age 18 or older.
• Ability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Typing speed of at least 30 words per minute.
• Multi-tasking and quick decision making skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal communication and relations skills.
• No felony or misdemeanor convictions that create a pattern of disregard for the law.

Benefits

• Hourly rate of $18.10 during training, increasing to $19.01 after training and $19.98 after the probationary period.
• 401(a) retirement plan with employer match.
• 13 paid holidays, paid vacation, and sick leave.
• Low-cost health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Free term life insurance.
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Health & wellness program.

Application Instructions

Applicants requesting reasonable accommodation to the application process should notify the Human Resource office at hr@libertycountyga.gov or (912)391-1247.