Communications Officer Trainee

Overview

Communications Officer (CO) Trainee, full‑time within the Liberty County Board of Commissioners 911 Public Safety Communications department.

• Receive emergency and non‑emergency calls and prioritize dispatch.
• Accurately track personnel in CAD system during 12‑hour shifts.
• Provide CPR and pre‑arrival medical instructions to callers.
• Remain on extended calls to assist callers and responding units.
• Coordinate mutual aid and contact agencies for emergency personnel.
• Maintain case numbers across jurisdictions; enter data into GCIC/NCIC networks.
• Perform basic office tasks and related duties.

• Computers and related software.
• Standard office practices and equipment.
• County geography and road names.
• Principles of emergency and non‑emergency communications operations.
• Emergency codes and signals.
• Regulations and procedures of state and national crime information centers.
• Communications equipment, CAD procedures, and medical terminology.

• Type minimum 30 words per minute.
• Multi‑task and make quick decisions.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Interpersonal communication and relations.

• Desk work; intermittent sitting, standing, walking, and stooping.
• Office environment may be noisy.

Full‑time 12‑hour schedule. Hourly rate $18.10 (Grade 10A). After training, hourly rate increases to $19.01 (Grade 11A) for a 6‑month probationary period. Upon completion of the probationary period, hourly rate increases to $19.98 (Grade 12A).

Benefits include: 401(a) retirement plan with employer match; 13 paid holidays; paid vacation and sick leave; low‑cost health, dental and vision insurance; free term life insurance;
Employee Assistance Program; health & wellness program.

For reasonable accommodation contact Human Resources at hr or (912) 391‑1247.

• 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• No felony convictions.
• No misdemeanor convictions establishing a pattern of disregard for the law.