Communications Officer

Communications Officer

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Communications Officer.

Position Details


Location
Hattiesburg


118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States


Division
University Police


Position Type
Staff


Employment Status
Full Time


Grant Funded
No


Pay Grade


N04

Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled


Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants must be currently authorized to work in theUnited States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. TheUniversity will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary Operates the Communications Center, which serves as the main communications point for the University Police Department, which is staffed and operating 24 hours a day.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Answers emergency and non-emergency phone calls and coordinates the response of law enforcement officers to crime and accident scenes. Uses two-way radio systems to transmit details to officers, coordinates with other emergency personnel, such as fire fighters and paramedics, for response to calls as needed. UPD communications serves all USM campuses, including Hattiesburg, Gulf Park, GCRL, and Cedar Point.
2. Using experience and discretion, to prioritize calls and requests for service and dispatches these calls to the appropriate officers and other personnel using the Automated Record Management System (ARMS).
3. Monitors NCIC (National Crime Information Center) transmissions and messages.
4. Monitors campus emergency telephones located throughout the campuses.
5. Communicates with, and coordinates with other law enforcement agencies as needed.
6. Monitors the universities alarm monitoring systems and acknowledging, dispatching appropriate personnel, and resetting fire alarms, burglar alarms, duress alarms, and general trouble alarms.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications High schooldiploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic knowledgeand skill within Windows-based computers and law enforcement related softwareapplications, to include Microsoft Office applications, ability to use email tosend and receive correspondence, proficiency in use of search engines.
• Ability touse a personal computer and associated software, police radio, and basic officeequipment.
• Ability to managepolice communication responses to critical incidents such as fires, violentcrimes, and incidents.
• Ability toconcentrate and multi-task during periods of high intensity activity.
• Strongcommunication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications Bachelor'sor Associate Degree from an accredited college or university.
One year ofrelated experience in dispatch or law enforcement, or an acceptable combinationof education and experience.
ProfessionalCertificate from the Board of Emergency Telecommunications Standards andTraining

About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910, The University of SouthernMississippi has remained dedicated to preparingstudents for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 studentsin Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across theMississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Weare a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one ofthe nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work inpolymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringinglanguage to children with communication disorders. We are also a nationalleader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography,nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.


We produce graduates ready to enterfields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs suchas computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We're developing the next generation ofbusiness leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages byproducing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition ofexcellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nationaccredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, ourstudent-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion andpersistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit

The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.