Communications Officer

Working Title Communications Officer Position Number C00085 Posting Number C00316P Type of Recruitment General Public Pay Band 3 Is this position restricted? No Work Location Radford Division Finance & Administration-20 College/Unit Finance & Administration-E&G-2000 Department Police Department-20006 Hours Per Week 40 Months Per Year 12 Academic or Calendar Year Calendar Year Full Time/Part Time Full Time If part time, enter Percent Time

Work Schedule

Normal Work Schedule

Rotating shifts, power shifts, days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Physical Demands

Posting Text

Contact Name for Applicant Assistant Chief S.J. Shumate Contact Phone for Applicant 540-831-5500 Education/experience

A combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities, including education, certifications, and/or experience.

Job Summary

This position coordinates law enforcement communications for police officers, answers emergency calls for assistance, monitors building alarm system, dispatches police officers and coordinates fire and ems workers as well. This position serves as the point of contact for visitors to the police department and issues temporary parking permits to campus visitors.

Required Qualifications

Excellent verbal/written communications skills with ability to relate well with a variety of people in difficult/stressful situations. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and make sound independent decisions. Ability to use computers, police radios, and other associated office equipment.

Additional Considerations

DCJS dispatcher certified, as well as VCIN Operator Certified and NCIC Certified

Hiring Range Starting at $38,000, (Pay Band 3) Posting Date Application Review Date Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Employment Conditions Must have a criminal background check, Must have a driver's license check, Emergency call-in, Essential personnel, Alternate work schedule - if other than M-F, 8-5 please describe below Statement of Economic Interest is required No Alternate work schedule

Rotating shifts, power shifts, days, nights, weekends and holidays

Required Licenses Describe other job related licenses and/or certifications Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university's policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years' of crime statistics for our campus.

As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

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