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Communications Officer Academy Communications OfficerCitrus County Sheriff's Office • Lecanto, Florida, USA
Communications Officer Academy Communications Officer

Communications Officer Academy Communications Officer

Citrus County Sheriff's Office • Lecanto, Florida, USA
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER ACADEMY COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

Citrus County Sheriffs Office (CCSO)

JOB TITLE : Communications Officer

PAY GRADE : 204

STARTING PAY : $20.06 / hour; $41724.80 annualized

JOB TYPE : Full-time 12-hour rotating shifts as assigned weekends and holidays required

JOB LOCATION : Emergency Operations Center (EOC)

3549 Saunders Way Lecanto FL 34461

REPORTS TO : Communications Director

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE : CCSO is looking for strong candidates with an excellent work history who aspire to become Communications Officers with the Citrus County Sheriffs Office. Communications Officers receive emergency and non-emergency phone calls providing information and assistance dispatching law enforcement EMS and fire personnel when necessary. As a Communications Officer you receive full-time CCSO benefits which include medical / dental / vision / life insurance Florida Retirement System paid time off and access to CCSO gym facilities.

  • THIS IS FOR ENROLLMENT IN THE COMMUNICATION OFFICER ACADEMY BEGINNING FEBRUARY 2 2026

ESSENTIAL EXPECTATIONS :

  • To pass a Criticall assessment test to qualify for the Communications Officer Academy.
  • To complete a Call Center Questionnaire and Call Center Observation prior to the start of the academy.
  • To complete the Communications Officer Academy program including :
  • Public Safety Telecommunications Program

  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
  • Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD)
  • Emergency Police Dispatch (EPD)
  • Florida Crime Information Center (FCIC) certification
  • To pass the State of Florida 911 Safety Tele-communicator Certification Exam.
  • Proficiency in keyboarding is equivalent to 32 wpm.
  • Able to sit and speak for long periods of time.
  • All CCSO employees are considered essential emergency workers and are subject to working in any capacity / hours deemed necessary by the Agency during activations including but not limited to in-County and out-of-County deployments.
  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Must be 18 years of age at the start of the academy.
  • Must have the legal right to work in the United States.
  • Must have a valid Class E Florida Drivers License.
  • Must have a High School diploma or GED.
  • Must not have been convicted of a felony.
  • Must not have used tried tasted experimented or possessed any illegal controlled substances in the last 12 months OR Schedule I or II substance within the last five years at the time of the application.
  • SELECTION PROCESS INCLUDES :

  • On-line application
  • Criticall assessment test
  • Call Center Questionnaire
  • Call Center Observation (2 hour minimum)
  • Oral Board Review interview
  • Background Investigation and Employment Checks
  • Truth Verification Exam (CVSA)
  • Medical exam and drug screen
  • PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS :

  • Demonstrates polite helpful and courteous behavior respecting cultural differences when interacting with the public and colleagues.
  • Responds to supervision guidance and direction in a positive receptive manner.
  • Must be appropriately dressed and groomed.
  • Reports to work promptly and properly prepared.
  • Acts in a professional manner following established protocols and procedures.
  • Contact : Human Resources at or for more information.

    Citrus County Sheriffs Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / D / V. All hires transfers and promotions are made without regard to race color national origin sex age disability marital status religion genetic information or any other legally protected status.

    Drug-Free Workplace

    Required Experience :

    Unclear Seniority

    Key Skills

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    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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