About this role
The City of Suwanee Police Department is looking for a Full Time 911 / Communications Officer to join our team.
This position is responsible for receiving messages via radio, telephone, and computer-aided dispatch (CAD) software; prioritizing messages; and dispatching personnel to emergency and non-emergency situations. The City of Suwanee provides police service 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Shift work - including nights, weekends and holidays-is required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One year of related experience preferred.
- P.O.S.T. Communication Officer, Emergency Medical Dispatch, GCIC Full Terminal certifications, or ability to become certified within one year.
- Valid State of Georgia driver's license.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Compensation:
$57,547.60 annualized, based on 84 hours per bi-weekly pay cycle and including 11 paid holidays
- Eligible for Defined Benefit Plan (pension)
- Eligible for Defined Contribution Plan with City matching
- Eligible for benefits after 30 day waiting period to include: medical/dental/vision, vacation/sick leave.
- Eligible for city provided life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans.
- Eligible to participate in the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund paid for by the city.
- After successful completion of 12-month probation period eligible for tuition reimbursement
The City of Suwanee is a certified Drug-Free Workplace and participates in E-Verify.
Please use this link to complete the application and upload it on the next page: APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT (suwanee.com)
Post close date: Until Filled