Police Communications Officer

Job Posting: JR101765 Police Communications Officer (Evergreen) (Open) Department: University Police, Chief, Police | JM Position Type: Temporary (Fixed Term) Open Date: 04-22-2026 Close Date: 03-31-2026 Job Description: Under general supervision, performs police communications and related clerical work in a central communications center. Police Communications Operator Frostburg State University, University Police Department, seeks applications for a Police Communication Officer. This is a contractual part-time non-exempt position. Starting hourly rate of $21.75/hour. The primary shifts for this opening are Saturday and Sunday on second shift from 3:00pm - 11:00pm with potential additional shifts as needed. Responsibilities: This position operates emergency telephone, two-way radios, telecommunications, and computer terminal equipment. Answers and monitors emergency telephone calls and radio communications. Dispatches officers, notifies and records information from related police services, public and campus entities. Also responsible for notifying command, supervisory and administrative personnel about incidents. Inputs data into computers related to wanted checks and driver's license checks. Applicants must submit to and successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or G.E.D. plus two years of clerical or related experience. Skills: Skill in the use of keyboards and office equipment. Ability to type accurately; to learn emergency communications work; to learn applicable procedures and regulations; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to react calmly, quickly, and decisively in emergency situations; to obtain, summarize and relay information orally and in writing; to follow oral and written instructions; to write legibly; to monitor multiple radio frequencies. Other: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience. To Apply: If you wish to apply, please visit Along with your application, please provide the following: 1) resume; 2) a cover letter specifically addressing the requirements in this advertisement; 3) names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position is open until filled. FSU is proud to be a diverse and inclusive multicultural university. Frostburg State University welcomes and encourages women, veterans and minorities to apply and seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce. FSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please notify us in advance. Additional Job Information: FSU is proud to be a diverse and inclusive multicultural university. Frostburg State University welcomes and encourages women, veterans and minorities to apply and seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce. FSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disability will be provided upon request. Please notify us in advance.

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