COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER 2

The mission of Southern University and A&M College, an Historically Black, 1890 land-grant institution, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is to provide a student-focused teaching and learning environment that creates global leadership opportunities for a diverse student population where teaching, research, service, scholarly and creative expectations for students and faculty are achieved through the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs offered at the institution via different instructional modalities and via public service. Communications Officer 2 Acts as the point of contact with the general public for emergency situations, accidents, complaints, etc. at the Southern University Campus. Qualifications One year of experience in transmitting and receiving messages by radio or in administrative services; OR One year of training in a business or clerical-related curriculum in a business school or technical institute; OR Thirty semester hours of college training. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS All persons appointed to this job will be required by the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and Louisiana State Police Terminal Operator Certification Program Guidelines to meet the terminal operator certification/re-certification requirement within six months of employment. An applicant who has been convicted of a felony or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted. Job Duties Receive and respond to informational requests from law enforcement officers. Receive, analyze, prioritize and respond to general public complaints and inquiries with complete independence. Alert the nearest law enforcement office to location and relay the information. Search, modify and delete computerized records for vehicle registrations, driver’s licenses, wanted felonies, missing persons, unidentified persons, stolen property, etc. Maintain proper record keeping. Monitor Jag Safe App, I-Notification System License Plate Reader and other security cameras. Other duties assigned as necessary. Position-Specific Details Appointment Type: Probational Work Shift: Night Shift (3:00 pm. - 7:00 am) Compensation: The starting rate of pay is $17.18 hourly. $2.25 shift differential rate for hours worked after 3:00 pm. Background Check Criminal background check and reference verification is required. Equal Employment Opportunity The Southern University System (System) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. The System does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the SUS. Please inform View email address on click.appcast.io if you need assistance completing this application or otherwise participate in this application process. #J-18808-Ljbffr