What are the responsibilities and job description for the University Student Assistant - Police Communications Officer (Spring - Fall 2025) position at Jacksonville State University?
University Student Assistant - Police Communications Officer
The University Police department is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented student assistant to serve as a Police Communications Officer. This role involves operating assigned radio frequencies, performing 9-1-1 duties, and maintaining records and files.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate assigned radio frequencies, receiving from and transmitting to authorized units.
- Perform 9-1-1 duties: answer telephones, transfer callers to appropriate locations, enter data into the 9-1-1 computer system, and monitor incoming calls.
- Enter data into the Alabama Crime Information Center (ACIC-NCIC).
- Operate Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD).
- Maintain appropriate records and files pertaining to Emergency Dispatch Center Operations.
Requirements:
- Frequent access to confidential information, and a confidentiality agreement must be signed when beginning employment.
- May be assigned to assist in administrative and accreditation functions as needed.
- Visual acuity to work with details, computer terminals, extensive reading, and preparing and analyzing data.
- Able to operate various communications equipment. Able to comprehend verbal, written, and electronic communications.
- Able to articulate verbal, written, and electronic communications where others can comprehend.
Additional Requirements:
- No felony convictions or convictions involving moral turpitude.
- Must pass a background check with fingerprints being taken.
- Meets all standards for licensing as a tele-communicator according to Alabama Criminal Justice Center.
- Complies with Alabama Criminal Justice Center on Officer Standards, Education and Departmental rules and regulations for continuing certification.
- Passes all required entry level testing and exhibits no indication of current substance abuse.
International Students:
- All international students must be in a valid immigration status.
- Please visit the International Programs website for additional information.
- Due to Visa requirements, international students must be enrolled as a full-time JSU student and possess each of the following:
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