What are the responsibilities and job description for the University Student Assistant - Police Communications Officer (Spring - Fall 2025) position at Jacksonville State University?
University Student Assistant - Police Communications Officer (Spring - Fall 2025)
Job no : 497514
Work type : University Student Assistant
Location : Jacksonville, AL (Main Campus)
Categories : Student Employment
Department : University Police
Salary :
8.25 per hour (Max 26 hours per week)
Position Summary :
The duties of the University Student Aid Police Communications Officer are to operate assigned radio frequencies, perform 9-1-1 and Alabama Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (A.L.E.T.S.) duties, operate the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD), maintain records and files, comply with all rules and regulations of the Police Department and University, must be able to maintain confidentiality of information, assist with operational and administrative tasks, along with additional duties as required by the department.
Positions may be filled based on individual applicants' skills, qualifications, and departmental needs.
Adheres to all department and University policies and procedures.
Duties & Responsibilities :
- Operates assigned radio frequencies, receiving from and transmitting to authorized units.
- Performs 9-1-1 duties : answers telephones, transfers callers to appropriate locations, enters data into the 9-1-1 computer system, and monitors incoming calls.
- Performs Alabama Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (A.L.E.T.S) system duties : Receive, process, and send teletypes. Enter data into the Alabama Crime Information Center (ACIC-NCIC).
- Operates Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD).
- Maintains appropriate records and files pertaining to Emergency Dispatch Center Operations.
- Complies with all Departmental and University rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures.
- Performs other assignments and duties as required and / or necessary.
- Has frequent access to confidential information, and a confidentiality agreement must be signed when beginning employment.
- May be assigned to assist in administrative and accreditation functions as needed.
- Visual acuity to work with details, computer terminals, extensive reading, and preparing and analyzing data.
- Physical activities include but are not limited to, standing, walking, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive movements.
- Able to operate various communications equipment. Able to comprehend verbal, written, and electronic communications.
- Able to articulate verbal, written, and electronic communications where others can comprehend.
- Additional duties as required by the department.
Department Specific Requirements :
Minimum Qualifications :
Notice Regarding International Students :
Required Documents :
Clery Notice : In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, https : / / www.clerycenter.org / the-clery-act the Jacksonville State University Police provide information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three calendar years. The JSU Annual Campus Security and Fire Report is available online at : http : / / jsu.edu / police / docs / CleryAnnualReport.pdf
Equal Employment Opportunity : JSU is an Equal Employment, Equal Opportunity, and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Advertised : Feb 25 2025 Central Standard Time
Applications close : Dec 31 2025 Central Standard Time
