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Civilian Position
Communications Officer / Dispatcher
Communications Officers operate the City’s 24-hour communications center, answering emergency and non-emergency calls and coordinating response for Police, Fire, EMS, Utilities, and other City departments.
General Requirements
- United States citizen; no felony convictions; no misdemeanor convictions involving violence or moral turpitude
- Current Georgia or National Communications Officer Certification (or must attain certification within 6 months of hiring)
- Current GCIC–NCIC Certification (or must attain certification within 6 months of hiring)
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Additionally, applicants should be able to:
- Speak clearly and distinctly
- Follow oral and written instructions
- Multitask and manage multiple radio and phone channels
- Think clearly and act quickly in emergency situations
- Operate teletype equipment to communicate with hearing-impaired citizens
- Work shift schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays
Job Overview
The Communications Officer operates the City's Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) communication system, including answering Emergency 911 and other calls from the public requesting Police, Fire, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Utilities, and other City departments.
Duties include dispatching police officers to the scenes of crimes, violations, and service requests; distinguishing between emergency and non-emergency calls; maintaining police department records; and verifying and updating stolen vehicles and wanted individuals through NCIC/GCIC systems.
Work is performed in accordance with departmental regulations and procedures. Communications Officers are supervised by superior officers, who review reports and records for compliance with departmental policies. Work is primarily performed in an office setting, typically seated at a communications console.
Employment Information (2025)
The Communications Officer position supports a 24-hour communications center using 12-hour shift rotations made up of both day and night shifts. New hires begin a six-month probationary period and are rotated through all shifts during an on-the-job training (OJT) phase that can last up to approximately six weeks. During OJT, communications trainees are introduced to call-taking procedures, radio operations, CAD workflows, and NCIC/GCIC query processes.
If the employee is not already P.O.S.T. certified as a Communications Officer, they will be required to submit an application to the Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Council for approval. Once approved, the agency will register the employee to attend the Basic Communications Officer Certification course, a 40-hour (one week) class conducted at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC) in Forsyth, Georgia, during the conditional employment period.
The offer of employment is conditional, in part, upon:
- Completion and approval of the P.O.S.T. application process
- Satisfactory performance during the on-the-job training phase
- Successful completion of the 40-hour Basic Communications Officer course
Meeting these requirements is mandatory for permanent employment status. Once training is successfully completed, the Communications Officer will be assigned to a permanent 12-hour shift rotation determined by agency needs, current shift vacancies, and other operational considerations. Due to the nature of the schedule, permanent shift assignment may include some holidays.
Employees may be placed on an on-call list and must be able to work at any time of day, regardless of permanent shift, to assist in covering vacant positions. Communications Officers may be moved to another shift based on personnel and staffing needs; when possible, volunteers for shift changes may be requested first.
Salary & Benefits
- Starting Salary — Communications Officer: $37,159.70 (incentive pay included)
Benefits include insurance (80% Health, 100% Life), vacation leave, sick leave, military leave, holiday pay, retirement, and EAS services.
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Once your application is submitted, you may be contacted for additional documentation, testing, and interview scheduling in accordance with the City of Milledgeville’s hiring process.
Note: The listed duties are illustrative only and are not intended to describe each and every function which may be performed in the job classification. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.
Civilian Position
Parking Enforcement Officer
The Parking Enforcement Officer supports safe and orderly parking within the City by monitoring parking areas, identifying violations, and assisting with community-focused parking enforcement.
Job Overview — Parking Enforcement Officer (2025)
The Parking Enforcement Officer is an 8-hour, day-shift civilian position focused on enforcing local parking ordinances, monitoring assigned routes, and supporting overall traffic safety around key areas of the City.
Typical duties may include:
- Monitoring on-street and off-street parking areas on an assigned route
- Identifying, documenting, and issuing notices for parking violations
- Reporting abandoned vehicles or hazardous conditions to appropriate units
- Using in-car software and hardware to document activity and issue citations in accordance with departmental policy
- Coordinating with patrol officers, records staff, and municipal court personnel as needed
Upon employment, new hires are placed on a six-month probationary period and participate in structured on-the-job training. Training includes:
- Learning the established, pre-approved parking enforcement route
- Training on in-car software and hardware used to document and issue violations
- Training on in-house software systems and basic records procedures
- Becoming familiar with the daily routine schedule and reporting requirements
The offer of employment is conditional, in part, upon completing the on-the-job training phase and successfully completing the six-month probationary period. Employees who meet performance expectations during this period may be moved to permanent employment status in accordance with City and departmental policies.
Salary & Benefits
- Starting Salary — Parking Enforcement Officer: $33,072 (subject to City classification and pay policies)
This position is eligible for the City of Milledgeville’s standard benefits package for civilian roles, including insurance (80% Health, 100% Life), vacation leave, sick leave, military leave, holiday pay, retirement, and EAS services.
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When completing your application, ensure you clearly indicate your interest in the Parking Enforcement Officer position so it may be routed appropriately through the hiring process.
Note: The listed duties are illustrative only and are not intended to describe each and every function which may be performed in the job classification. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.