May 21, 2026

The West Point Communication/Emergency 911 Division is a vital link between citizens needing police officers responding to calls for service. The purpose of the Communications Division is to collaborate with the community, the department, and other agencies to provide professional services that protect life and resolve problems. They are also responsible for answering both emergency and non-emergency calls for service. The Communication Operators dispatch Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Service (EMS). The Communications Division is in operation 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: receives, monitors, and dispatches radio communications for the City of West Point, receives and screens incoming telephone calls from the public and other public safety agencies; categorizes and prioritizes calls during emergency situations, monitors state crime information center computer, enters emergency and non-emergency data into computer, dispatches emergency calls to units in the field, gathers intelligence from callers for officers in the field, provides first responder assistance when appropriate, notifies other departments or agencies as needed, monitors weather conditions and relays information to field units, enters criminal warrants into computer database; removes warrants when they are served; enters and clears stolen automobiles, tags, articles, guns, and missing persons, monitors two-way radio; maintains contact with emergency personnel, maintains log of all radio transmissions, participates in training exercises, runs driver and criminal histories, enters missing persons information into crime information computer, performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent and be capable of passing a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. Applicants must demonstrate adequate writing skills, ability to speak clearly, ability to remain calm during stressful situations, and have basic computer skills. Applicant must also possess the ability to complete communication officer training and be flexible and able to work any shift.

Applications will be accepted until May 31,2026. Please make sure to complete a Communications officer application which can be picked up at City Hall 730 1st Avenue or downloaded from www.cityofwestpointga.com.

Salary Range: $33,825.72 - $41,268.50

All applications must be returned to:

LaSheika Ward

City of West Point

Human Resources Department

730 1st Avenue

P O Box 487

West Point, GA 31833

lasheika.ward@cityofwestpointga.com **NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE**

**The City of West Point is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Sex, Age, National Origin, Religion, Sexual Orientation or Physical/Mental Disability. The hiring authority will only contact those individuals deemed most appropriate for the position.**