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

Communications Officer Academy Communications Officer

Citrus County Sheriff's Office • Lecanto, Florida, USA

5 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

Internal Control,Accounting And Auditing,Accounts Handling,General Services,Elevator,Brand

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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