Police Communications Officer

The City of Hammond, LA

Hammond, LA, United States
On-site
Operate communications equipment
Dispatch police units
Maintain unit status logs
The City of Hammond, LA is seeking a Police Communications Officer to operate communications equipment, answer police telephones, and dispatch police units while keeping accurate records of activities. This entry-level position requires independent decision-making and compliance with standard operating procedures

Job Summary

  • Employees in positions of this class perform entrance-level work in operating communications equipment, keeping records, and other duties in the communications center of the police department.
  • They answer police telephones, dispatch police units, and keep simple records of these activities following department procedures.
  • Communications officers report to and have work reviewed by the Police Communications Supervisor.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The City of Hammond, LA is seeking a Police Communications Officer to operate communications equipment, answer police telephones, and dispatch police units while keeping accurate records of activities. This entry-level position requires independent decision-making and compliance with standard operating procedures.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • operate communications equipment
  • dispatch police units
  • maintain unit status logs
  • answer police telephones
  • relay messages and instructions

Nice-to-have

  • ability to act independently
  • follow standard operating procedures
  • train new officers

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid picture identification card
  • Pass physical examination
  • US citizen and of legal age

Work Rights

Not specified

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