Communications Specialist I

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For moreinformation, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13431797rr**Communications Specialist I**rrKansas State Universityrr****About This Role****This position is the link between police officers and dispatch. Theposition answers the phone, assists customers and then relaysappropriate information to the officer in the field utilizing policeband radio and additional law enforcement-designated communicationsystems.****About Us****The mission of the Kansas State University Police Department is topreserve a safe campus environment where diverse social, cultural, andacademic values are allowed to develop and prosper.****Worksite Description****This position is **On-site**.All employees must reside in the United States when they begin workingto comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybridwork opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.****What You\'ll Need to Succeed****Minimum Qualifications Requires a high school diploma, and the following credentials:Hearing must be correctable to a range that will allow normal radioand telephone conversation with field units, vision must becorrectable to a range that will allow reading of computer displayterminals, maps and printouts quickly and accurately and applicantsmust be free of felony convictions.Preferred Qualifications Prior first responder (law enforcement, fire, or emergency medicalServices) Dispatching Experience Is Preferred. Ability to handle high pressure and stressful situations which willrequire the employee to make rapid independent decisions. Ability to write effectively, read and comprehend criticalinformation, and have above average communication skills. Prior Public Relations experience preferred due to the high volumeof public interaction. 24 hours of college credit. Possess strong computer skills to work in a paperless environment. Able to pass NCIC test for certification within 6 months ofemployment. Maintain NCIC Certification with a minimum score of 85% on the test. Complete KSUPD Training Program with a minimum 85% on the finalreview. Must be 18 years of age or older. Must be free of felony convictions and submit to a thoroughbackground investigation annually.Additional Role Information Able to pass NCIC test for certification within 6 months ofemployment. Must maintain NCIC certification with a minimum score of 85% on NCICtest.Sponsorship EligibilityCandidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoingbasis without sponsorship.****How to Apply****Please Submit The Following Documents1\. Cover Letter2\. Resume3\. (3) References****Application Window****Applications close on: December 19, 2025****Anticipated Hiring Pay Range****\$14.54 to \$21.81 hourlyrr**To apply, please visit:[https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/communications-specialist-i-manhattan-kansas-united-states](https://apptrkr.com/6737066)**rrrrrrrCopyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.rr[Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertisingagency](https://www.jobelephant.com/)rjeid-0a5a3d0e06130e4ca4e45b4a177dfb83