Police Communications Director

Police Communications Director Location Atlanta, GA (Downtown area) : Police Communications Director Police Department Atlanta Campus At the Georgia State University Police Department, we approach our work with passion to be excellent, to focus on safety to our campuses and university community by providing safety services through professional community-oriented policing. The Georgia State University Police Department provides law enforcement, security and safety services to the university community and the immediate surrounding areas, ensuring a safe environment for our students, faculty, staff and neighbors. Georgia State boasts one of the largest university police forces in the state with over 100 officers across all six Atlanta metro campuses. The department is accredited and certified by the following organizations: Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement (IACLEA), and the State of Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program. Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a stronger team. The Police Department is seeking a Communications Director to join the already awesome team, keeping the Police Department at the level of excellence that it has strived to become and sustain. HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO Manages and directs the operation of the Georgia State University Communications Center. Maintains high-level liaison with Police Management and reports to the Chief of Police. Remain current on new trends and innovations for public safety communications and familiar with police, fire, and emergency medical services response protocols. Provides managerial and strategic direction of the Communications Center. Develop operational plans and shift work schedules for the unit. Select, train, and motivate assigned personnel. Oversee New Hire Training Curriculum. Prepares agency for national and state-level regulatory criminal justice audits and department reviews. Serves as the Agency representative to oversee all GCIC computer operations, training accounts and review GCIC monthly validation records. Monitor and evaluate employee Telephone Techniques and Dispatch handling, ensuring QA (Quality Assurance) proficiencies are maintained. Coordinate all Communications Radio System connectivity to the City of Atlanta (Atlanta Police) and DeKalb County radio antenna sites. Including maintaining radio inventory for 400+ radios, programming radios, writing Radio Code Plugs, activating radio use, Maintenance, and repair of radio equipment, etc. Compose department standard operating procedures and directives. Development of unit goals, objectives, policies, and procedures. Knowledgeable on CLERY Act, FERPA laws, NOAA Weather notifications, State and Federal laws, LiveSafe App, Alertus, and Rave emergency notifications applications. Works with surrounding law enforcement agencies, training initiatives, and police training academies to coordinate training opportunities. Disclaimer : This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor. Qualifications : Minimum Requirements: ~ Bachelor's degree and four years of related experience with three years of supervisory experience; or a combination of education and related experience. Preferred Requirements: Ability to plan, assign, instruct, supervise, and direct the work of subordinate staff. Ability to plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and provide leadership. Ability to coordinate and initiate actions, implement decisions, and make recommendations. Ability to deal tactfully and professionally with others in controversial situations. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, whether verbally or in writing. College/Business Unit : Police/Security Services Department : Police Location : Atlanta Campus Shift : 8:30 - 5:15 Salary : $92,000 - $101,000 Pay Grade : 4-1 FLSA Status : Exempt Job Type : Full Time (Benefits Eligible) Job Posting : 06/04/25, 3:38:04 PM Closing Date : 06/24/25, 10:59:00 PM Special Instructions : To be fully considered for this position, all candidates at the time of submission must provide the following documents: A complete and accurate GSU application. A Cover Letter. Resume. Must be willing to submit and pass a thorough background check, to include a drug screen and fingerprinting. #LI-JB1 Georgia State University Values : COMMUNITY: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, IDENTITY, PLACEMAKING & BELONGING: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, and civility, TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better placeINTEGRITY: Adhering to our values, mission, and the truth through respectful cooperation and effective stewardship of resources, EXCELLENCE: Achieving the highest standards and distinction in teaching, research, and service, STRATEGIC INNOVATION: Embracing invention and creativity in the pursuit of meaningful discovery using our collective talents USG Core Value Statement : The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at Equal Employment Opportunity : Georgia State prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy),, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions., This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia State community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests.Further, Georgia State prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law,, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract. Background Check : Successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record. Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime: Georgia State University is committed to its students' and employees' safety and security.It complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) to provide information on certain crimes on campus. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority, ensuring that reported crimes are routed to the appropriate University office. Please note, Georgia State University's career board updates daily and requisitions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.