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Mcneese University Police Department Communications Officer
The McNeese University Police Department is accepting applications for a Communications Officer position. At McNeese State University, our mission is to deliver a life-changing higher education experience by fostering a dynamic teaching and learning community committed to excellence with a personal touch. McNeese offers excellent benefits to include retirement with LASERS, comprehensive insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana, accrual of sick and vacation leave, 14 paid holidays per year, tuition reduction program for employees and qualified dependents, and many other supplemental benefit programs. An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies: 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. Selected preferred competencies: Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command. Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to be consistent, honest, and a trustworthy steward of State resources. Displaying Professionalism: The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization. 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. Minimum qualifications: 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. Job duties: Answer calls and requests from officers, emergency personnel, and the public. Gather information from complaints or incidents, decide what action is needed, and quickly notify or dispatch officers. Enter, update, and manage records in law enforcement databases (such as vehicle registrations, licenses, stolen property, or missing persons). Keep accurate logs, reports, and records of daily communications and activities. Update and maintain the Public Crime Log regularly. Monitor security cameras (CCTV) and send officers when suspicious or criminal activity is observed. Position-specific details: Location and work schedule: This position is for a Communications Officer in University Police. This position reports to the Police Lieutenant and will serve as a dispatcher. This position requires a commitment to a 12-hour rotating shift schedule to provide 24/7 operational coverage. The schedule will alternate between day and night shifts, and employees will be required to work weekends and holidays as part of the normal rotation. We offer a structured rotation that provides regular breaks and consecutive days off to help balance the demands of the schedule. This position may be subject to overtime and is considered non-exempt under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Appointment type: This vacancy is being announced as a classified position and is open to all qualified applicants and may be filled as a probationary or promotional appointment. Career progression: As part of a Career Progression Group, the vacancy may be filled from this recruitment as a Communications Officer 1, 2, or 3, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. 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. Compensation: Entry pay rate/level: $16.06/hourly / WS209 $17.18/hourly / WS210 $19.67/hourly / WS212 The candidate for hire must undergo a comprehensive background check and is subject to drug screening at hire and on a random basis. This position may require a valid driver's license and a clear driving record if required to drive for university business. How to apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact information: For further information regarding this vacancy, contact: Kim Dronett, HR Analyst McNeese State University Office of Human Resources kdronett@mcneese.edu Phone: (337) 475-5413 Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
The McNeese University Police Department is accepting applications for a Communications Officer position. At McNeese State University, our mission is to deliver a life-changing higher education experience by fostering a dynamic teaching and learning community committed to excellence with a personal touch. McNeese offers excellent benefits to include retirement with LASERS, comprehensive insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana, accrual of sick and vacation leave, 14 paid holidays per year, tuition reduction program for employees and qualified dependents, and many other supplemental benefit programs. An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies: 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. Selected preferred competencies: Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command. Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to be consistent, honest, and a trustworthy steward of State resources. Displaying Professionalism: The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization. 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. Minimum qualifications: 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. Job duties: Answer calls and requests from officers, emergency personnel, and the public. Gather information from complaints or incidents, decide what action is needed, and quickly notify or dispatch officers. Enter, update, and manage records in law enforcement databases (such as vehicle registrations, licenses, stolen property, or missing persons). Keep accurate logs, reports, and records of daily communications and activities. Update and maintain the Public Crime Log regularly. Monitor security cameras (CCTV) and send officers when suspicious or criminal activity is observed. Position-specific details: Location and work schedule: This position is for a Communications Officer in University Police. This position reports to the Police Lieutenant and will serve as a dispatcher. This position requires a commitment to a 12-hour rotating shift schedule to provide 24/7 operational coverage. The schedule will alternate between day and night shifts, and employees will be required to work weekends and holidays as part of the normal rotation. We offer a structured rotation that provides regular breaks and consecutive days off to help balance the demands of the schedule. This position may be subject to overtime and is considered non-exempt under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Appointment type: This vacancy is being announced as a classified position and is open to all qualified applicants and may be filled as a probationary or promotional appointment. Career progression: As part of a Career Progression Group, the vacancy may be filled from this recruitment as a Communications Officer 1, 2, or 3, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. 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. Compensation: Entry pay rate/level: $16.06/hourly / WS209 $17.18/hourly / WS210 $19.67/hourly / WS212 The candidate for hire must undergo a comprehensive background check and is subject to drug screening at hire and on a random basis. This position may require a valid driver's license and a clear driving record if required to drive for university business. How to apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact information: For further information regarding this vacancy, contact: Kim Dronett, HR Analyst McNeese State University Office of Human Resources kdronett@mcneese.edu Phone: (337) 475-5413 Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.