• Job Description

  Req#: 4985764
  LSU Health New Orleans University Police Department is seeking motivated applicants for the position of Communications Officer 1 or 2.
  
  This position is included in a Career Progression Group.
  As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a (Communications Officer 1 or 2) depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the ‘Job Specifications’ tab located at the top of the LA Careers ‘Current Job Opportunities’ page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
  
  Core competencies include:
  
  • Communicating effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
  • Focusing on Customers: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.
  • Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws.
  • Using Data: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.
  
  Starting rate of pay for CO 1 is $16.06 and CO 2 is $17.18 there is also an additional $1 Longevity Pay for all hours worked. Rate may be adjusted dependent on applicants’ qualifications.
  
  Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Answer and transmit messages over a two-way radio
  • Receive and respond to informational requests by officers
  • Answer emergency and non-emergency telephone calls and requests for law enforcement services
  • Receive, analyze, prioritize, and respond to general public complaints and inquiries
  • Perform a variety of clerical, record-keeping and general support duties related to communication activities
  • Search computerized records for vehicle registrations, driver licenses, other licenses, wanted felons, missing persons, unidentified persons, stolen property, etc. in the appropriate computer database

  
  

  Please list all relevant work experience and education in the Employment History section of your application, this is a vital step to qualifying for this position. Resumes will not be accepted in the place of a completed application.

  
  

  • This is a Civil Service Position. Civil Service Office Support Exam 8500 is no longer required.
  • Pre-employment Drug testing, Physical and a Criminal Background check are required.
  • This position will require selected applicant to be in a probationary status for at least 6 months.

  
  

  Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings:LSUHSC, New Orleans – Benefits

  Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional Benefits

  
  
  To apply to this posting, click on the following link: https://lsuhsc.peopleadmin.com/postings/19796
  
  For further information about this vacancy contact:
  Timethia Brown
  LSU Health Sciences Center
  HR Management Department
  504.568.4835
  
  LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer ( SAME ) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management ( HRMADA@lsuhsc.edu ).
  
  Six months of experience in transmitting and receiving messages by radio or in administrative services; OR
  
  Six months of training in a business or clerical-related curriculum in a business school or technical institute; OR
  
  Fifteen 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.

  The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

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