Communications Officer

Harris County, Georgia, with a population of 36,000 and located in west central Georgia on the I-185 and I-85 commercial corridors and along the Alabama border 60 minutes southwest of Atlanta and 30 minutes north of Columbus, is accepting applications for an E911 Communications Officer reporting to the Director of E911/EMA. This is a full-time position working 12‑hour shifts on a 3‑2‑2‑3 schedule.

The EMA/E911 Department receives and processes emergency and non‑emergency telephone calls on a county‑wide basis and dispatches for the Sheriff’s Office, four city police departments, county‑wide EMS, and ten volunteer fire stations.

• Dispatch law enforcement, fire, emergency medical service, and non‑emergency calls.
• Receive, screen, and monitor routine and emergency calls.
• Record all information manually or via computer.

• Full‑time position. High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in emergency communications or a related field preferred.
• Valid Public Safety Communications Officer and CPR certifications or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Ability to operate a variety of equipment, including computer, printer, voice recorder, TDD, satellite weather receiver, and other communication devices.

Salary: $19.05 per hour plus benefits.

Harris County, Georgia is an EOE.