Floyd County Board of Commissioners
We are looking for Communications Officers!
The purpose of this position is to receive emergency calls from the public and dispatch emergency responses to the scene. The position is responsible for conveying information to the general public and City and County public safety agencies.
Responsibilities
Receives incoming calls from the public and from other public safety agencies; obtains detailed information from callers.
Determines emergency services needed; dispatches appropriate personnel.
Provides field personnel with necessary information.
Keeps a detailed log of incoming phone and radio calls.
Enters data into a computer and extracts required data from a computer.
Checks data on the 911 screen for accuracy.
Completes necessary forms for the correction of information within the 911 system.
Monitors and routes incoming calls from Emergency Management, the National Weather Service, and the Hearing Impaired Telephone System.
Receives and logs commercial and residential alarm systems and files reports, logs, and other paperwork. Testifies in court in reference to 911 calls.
Qualifications
Must be currently certified by Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.) as a Communications Officer.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Possession of, or the ability to obtain the following: Full Terminal Operator (GCIC-NCIC) Certification, Basic Communications Officer Certification, within six (6) months of hire.
Must be able to type at least 35 words per minute.
Benefits
Health/Major Medical
Dental
Long-Term Disability
Employer-Paid Pension
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation- Annually
Paid Sick
Incentive Pay & Longevity Pay
Wellness Clinic
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Responsibilities
Receives incoming calls from the public and from other public safety agencies; obtains detailed information from callers.
Determines emergency services needed; dispatches appropriate personnel.
Provides field personnel with necessary information.
Keeps a detailed log of incoming phone and radio calls.
Enters data into a computer and extracts required data from a computer.
Checks data on the 911 screen for accuracy.
Completes necessary forms for the correction of information within the 911 system.
Monitors and routes incoming calls from Emergency Management, the National Weather Service, and the Hearing Impaired Telephone System.
Receives and logs commercial and residential alarm systems and files reports, logs, and other paperwork. Testifies in court in reference to 911 calls.
Qualifications
Must be currently certified by Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.) as a Communications Officer.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Possession of, or the ability to obtain the following: Full Terminal Operator (GCIC-NCIC) Certification, Basic Communications Officer Certification, within six (6) months of hire.
Must be able to type at least 35 words per minute.
Benefits
Health/Major Medical
Dental
Long-Term Disability
Employer-Paid Pension
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation- Annually
Paid Sick
Incentive Pay & Longevity Pay
Wellness Clinic
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