Communication Officer

Overview

POSITION TITLE:

COMMUNICATION OFFICER

DEPARTMENT: POLICE

POSITION NO: 20-0003

MIN. STARTING SALARY: $25,975.57 ($12.49 hr.)

The City of Lake City is accepting applications for the position of Communication Officer at the Public Safety Building. This position is responsible for dispatching police and fire units to emergencies, and providing assistance to the public and officers through statewide computer systems. This position is shift work that will require you to work overnight, weekends and holidays. Applicant must be able to work a rotating shift schedule.

The position is responsible for dispatching police and fire units to emergencies and providing assistance to the public and officers through statewide computer systems. This role operates on rotating shifts, including overnights, weekends and holidays, and requires availability for shift work.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the operating characteristics of the communications equipment used in the system; knowledge of the functions, procedures, policies and regulations of the communications system and of the police department. The candidate should be able to elicit information necessary for proper dispatching from citizens in distressed or confused conditions; assess people and situations and use judgment in decision making;

establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers and the general public; understand and express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; speak clearly, distinctly and politely; and access, input and retrieve information from a computer. Manual dexterity to operate equipment and skill in the operation of the communication and retrieval equipment are preferred.

Successful applicant must be a high school graduate or have equivalent GED. Experience in the use of two-way communications systems is preferred but not required. Applicant must have a valid Florida driver’s license and will be required to pass a background check, pre-employment physical and drug screen. The successful applicant must be able to be FCIC/NCIC Certified.

On the day of the interview, all applicants will be required to take a computerized skills assessment test. This test is used to determine whether someone possesses the knowledge, skill, and ability needed to become a successful dispatcher.

Applications may be obtained from and returned to City Hall, 1st floor, 205 N Marion Avenue, Lake City, FL 32055. For a complete listing of our current openings, please visit our website at

The City of Lake City is an EEO/AA/ADA/VP employer. Women and Minorities Are Encouraged to Apply.