What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Officer position at Effingham County Sheriff?
Full Time: Uncertified $18.99 P/H - Certified $20.35 P/H
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, receiving emergency and non-emergency calls to the Dispatch Center; monitors police radio; provides information, answers question and/or refers caller to appropriate staff for non-emergency and emergency situations; receives calls for animal control; monitors all business alarms; validates address information. Logs incoming calls and dispatches information into an automated system, maintains records of incoming calls and dispatching activities; assigns case numbers to calls. Dispatches Sheriff Deputies; dispatches wrecker service, notifies Coroner, state troopers, investigators, and funeral homes as needed; advises deputies of information. Disseminates criminal and driver records; maintains a variety of records, logs, and files; performs various clerical support activities; enters information into in-house GCIC/NCIC computer, retrieves GCIC/NCIC information.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED and experience with computers and data entry which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
Salary : $19 - $20