Posting Details
Posting Summary
Job Title
Police Communications Operator
Division
Division of Finance & Administration
Department
Office of Police & Public Safety
Work Status
Full Time
Position Category
Staff
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Pay Range
08
Salary Range
$40,000 / year
Fund Source
State Support
Job Summary
To monitor several two-way radio channels simultaneously, as well as fire and burglar alarms. Also maintain a log of all communications transmitted and received; and to relay messages by radio to enforcement personnel.
Job Duties
- Transmits and receives voice messages over radio-telephone equipment;
- Relay messages verbally by telephone, or in writing as directed;
- Monitors several radio channels continuously, simultaneously.
- Monitors fire alarms and burglar alarms; maintains a log of all incoming messages and or any unusual emergency signals detected or actions taken;
- Functions as a control operator when radio communications involve two or more other stations, fixed or mobile;
- Keeps the communications center in a neat and orderly condition at all times;
- Serves as receptionist or information clerk, answering inquiries from the public;
- Issues and controls police and security equipment, routes incoming departmental mail;
- Assist in the routine clerical work of other sections to the extent of the duties of his/her primary function;
- Inputs and receives messages/bulletins over the National Crime Information Center ( NCIC ) computer terminal; performs other necessary duties as required.
Requested Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION :
A High School Diploma or GED is required
EXPERIENCE : Two years of clerical or other related experience.
REQUIREMENTS :
Candidates must have the ability to type accurately; learn emergency communications work; learn applicable procedures and regulations; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; react calmly, quickly, and decisively in emergency situations; and obtain, summarize, and relay information orally and in writing.
OTHER
Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis, with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
Other Preferences for Consideration
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
two-way radios, multiple phone lines, emergency procedures and protocol, computers, fax
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
ST01575
Number of Vacancies
2
Job Open Date
07/21/2026
Application Review Date
Job Close Date
08/11/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please enter two professional references on the References page of the application.
Please note: This position is subject to close early if a large volume of applications is received.
We encourage you not to delay the process of applying for this position.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* What is the highest level of education attained?
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- PHD
* How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
- 0-1
- 1-3
- 3-5
- 5-7
- 7+
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Diversity In Higher Education
- Inside Higher Ed
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Website
- MSU Careers Website
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
- Insight to Diversity
* Are you a current, past or retired Morgan University employee? Are you a current, past or retired State employee? If YES to pass, retired or current STATE employee, please put the agency. If not applicable, put N/A.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
- High School Diploma/GED
- Transcripts (unofficial )
