Communications Officer
Murphysboro, IL Murphysboro, IL Full-time Full-time $39,953 - $41,669 a year $39,953 - $41,669 a year 9 days ago 9 days ago 9 days ago The City of Murphysboro, Illinois is accepting applications for a full-time Communications Officer (dispatcher).
This position is within the Murphysboro Police Department and requires excellent communication, organizational and clerical skills including familiarity with computers and the ability to multi-task.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid Illinois Drivers License and satisfactorily pass a police background investigation.
Applications are available online at www.
murphysboro.
com or at the Daum Administrative Building, 1101 Walnut Street, Murphysboro, Illinois.
Deadline for accepting applications is 4:
00 p.
m.
on Monday, August 28th, 2023.
Resumes received without an application will not be considered for employment.
Detailed Description:
The Communications Officer is a sworn uniform position responsible for receiving telephone and in-person complaints and requests for police service from the public.
In addition, the Communications Officer dispatches all calls for police services, transmits necessary information to police units, monitors and operates the Department's computer systems.
The Communications Officer is responsible for implementing all duties in accordance with Departmental policies and procedures and must often perform two or more telecommunication functions at once and in rapid succession.
Applicant must have the knowledge, ability and skills:
Considerable knowledge of communications equipment, ability to operate a computer, geography of the community.
Ability to analyze situations objectively and impartially.
Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
Ability to deal firmly and courteously with the public.
Ability to make emergency decisions under stress and assign priorities based on available information.
Ability to handle several tasks at one time.
Ability to speak clearly and concisely.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to successfully complete and maintain LEADS certification.
MINIMUM
Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent.
Ability to type 35 words per minute.
Must obtain LEADS certification from the State of Illinois and must be willing to work various shifts including weekends and holidays.
Must pass Police background investigation.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This position is within the Murphysboro Police Department and requires excellent communication, organizational and clerical skills including familiarity with computers and the ability to multi-task.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid Illinois Drivers License and satisfactorily pass a police background investigation.
Applications are available online at www.
murphysboro.
com or at the Daum Administrative Building, 1101 Walnut Street, Murphysboro, Illinois.
Deadline for accepting applications is 4:
00 p.
m.
on Monday, August 28th, 2023.
Resumes received without an application will not be considered for employment.
Detailed Description:
The Communications Officer is a sworn uniform position responsible for receiving telephone and in-person complaints and requests for police service from the public.
In addition, the Communications Officer dispatches all calls for police services, transmits necessary information to police units, monitors and operates the Department's computer systems.
The Communications Officer is responsible for implementing all duties in accordance with Departmental policies and procedures and must often perform two or more telecommunication functions at once and in rapid succession.
Applicant must have the knowledge, ability and skills:
Considerable knowledge of communications equipment, ability to operate a computer, geography of the community.
Ability to analyze situations objectively and impartially.
Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
Ability to deal firmly and courteously with the public.
Ability to make emergency decisions under stress and assign priorities based on available information.
Ability to handle several tasks at one time.
Ability to speak clearly and concisely.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to successfully complete and maintain LEADS certification.
MINIMUM
Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent.
Ability to type 35 words per minute.
Must obtain LEADS certification from the State of Illinois and must be willing to work various shifts including weekends and holidays.
Must pass Police background investigation.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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