911 / Communications Officer

at  City of Suwanee

The City is accepting applications for a FULL-TIME 911 / Communications Officer.
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:

Starting at $20.10 hourly ($45,989 annualized, based on 84 hours per bi-weekly paycycle ).

• Eligible for Defined Benefit Plan on first day.
• Eligible for benefits after 30 day waiting period to include: medical/dental/vision, vacation/sick leave.
• 11 paid holidays per year - an additional $2,653.20 per year (based on 12-hour shifts)
• 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

Please refer the Job description for details