Title: | Communications Officer |
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ID: | 1008 |
Location: | Cape Girardeau |
Department: | 3010 - POLICE |
Salary Range: | $18.58 |
*NOW HIRING*
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER City of Cape Girardeau Police Department
Are you calm under pressure, quick-thinking, and committed to public safety? The City of Cape Girardeau is hiring a Communications Officer to join our team of emergency dispatch professionals. As the vital link between citizens and first responders, you’ll play a key role in helping save lives and protect our community.
♦PAY & BENEFITS
♦Hourly Pay: $18.58
♦BENEFITS INCLUDE (valued at $19,552/year)
- 12 paid holidays/year
- 96 hrs vacation & 96 hrs sick leave/year
- 2 personal days/year
- City-paid health & dental insurance (employee only)
- City-paid life insurance (up to $50,000)
- Optional vision and supplemental life
- Missouri LAGERS retirement (City-paid)
♦YOUR ROLE
As a Communications Officer, you'll:
- Answer & dispatch 911 emergency calls
- Assist callers during medical, fire, and police emergencies
- Monitor radio traffic and citywide surveillance systems
- Track unit locations using CAD systems
- Support jail security operations
- Stay calm and professional during high-stress events
♦REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or equivalent
No felony convictions
Certification by Missouri State Highway Patrol within 1 year
Willingness to meet ongoing education requirements
Preferred: Experience as a public safety dispatcher
♦APPLICATION PROCESS
Written exam + Same-day interview (by invitation)
Final candidates must pass pre-employment drug test, background check, physical exam, and psychological evaluation.
Only selected applicants will be contacted for interviews.
♦READY TO SERVE YOUR COMMUNITY?
Join a team that makes a real impact every day.
Apply today and make a difference!
City of Cape Girardeau
EOE | ADA Compliant | M/F/V
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