Communications Officer 00581

Posting DetailsPosition InformationWorking Title Communications Officer 00581 Role Title Emergency Coordinator I Position Number 00581 FLSA Non Exempt Appointment Type Full Time Type of Posting General Public Is Sensitive Position? Yes If Sensitive Position, please paste statementThis position is a sensitive position and requires that finalist applicants undergo a fingerprint-based criminal history check.Designated Personnel Yes Responsible EmployeeThis position is designated as a “responsible employee” who has the authority to redress sexual violence, who has the duty to report incidents of sexual violence or other student misconduct, or who a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.If Designated Personnel, please paste statementThis position is a “designated position” meaning this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closingStatement of Economic Interest No If Statement of Economic Interest, please paste statement Is this a restricted position subject to availability of funding? Yes If Restricted Position, please paste statementThis is a restricted position subject to availability of funding.Departmental ObjectiveThe University Police Department’s mission is to patrol the University properties helping to assure safety and well being of students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the campus by using the philosophy of community policing. The Department’s mission will be achieved through a proactive, community service approach to problem resolution and by offering crime prevention programs on safety, self-protection, substance abuse, sexual assault, and protection of personal belongings. This mission will be the charge of every employee of this Department.Purpose of the PositionThe Communications Officer receives calls for police intelligence and service, and accurately and timely disseminates to appropriate providers of service. Serves as the key link between the public and emergency personnel. This position will facilitate the completion of services from police officers to the public in an accurate and timely manner.Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Related To PositionAbility to evaluate situations and make decisions independently that are consistent and reflect positively with the mission statement and the function of the Christopher Newport University Police DepartmentAbility to maintain an open approach to situations and an impartial view to consider the impact and/or potential outcomeAbility to deal effectively with the public and maintain a lack of biasAbility to learn specialized software, basic knowledge of general office practices to include the ability to type, good organizational skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills,Good interpersonal communication and public contact skillsAbility to work collaboratively with other supervisors to resolve issues as they may ariseAbility to answer phones and listen to/communicate on radio frequenciesAbility to work rotating shifts to include nights, weekends, and holidaysMust be available to work during inclement weather and other emergency situations.Ability to successfully complete training courses related to emergency response communicationKnowledge/experience with computers to include word processing and the ability to learn specialized softwareEducation, Experience, Licensure, Certification RequiredEducation:High school diploma or equivalent experience that equates to a high school diplomaExperience:Experience with computers to include word processing.Additional Consideration(s)Education:Certified as a Communication Officer through an accredited AcademyCertified as an NCIC/VCIN operator through the Virginia State Police or an accredited Academy.Experience:Previous experience in law enforcement/emergency response communication duties/dispatchingSalary Information Starting at $36,552 commensurate with education and experience CNU InformationThis position includes Commonwealth of Virginia and Christopher Newport University employee benefits. CNU offers a comprehensive benefits package to include retirement plans, medical, dental, vision, and a variety of other options. Available leave includes vacation, sick time, personal time, and volunteer/service leave. State employees are eligible for discounted travel, banking, legal and retail services, among others. To view more information about our benefits, please visit https://cnu.edu/hr/benefits/.Role Code 69151 Conditions of EmploymentThis is a classified position. New and returning classified employees are required to complete a 12-month probationary period.Selected candidate must attend a 2-day New Employee Orientation Program.Ability to work rotating shifts to include nights, weekends, and holidaysMust be available to work during inclement weather and other emergency situations.Ability to successfully complete training courses related to emergency response communicationIs this position telework eligible? No Telework Eligibility DisclaimerPhysical/Cognitive RequirementsLight Lifting (less than 20 lbs.) Essential Moderate Lifting (20-50 lbs.) Essential Heavy Lifting (more than 50 lbs.) Non-Applicable Pushing/Pulling Non-Applicable Standing Marginal Sitting Essential Bending Marginal Walking Non-Applicable Climbing Non-Applicable Reaching Essential Repetitive Motion Essential List other physical requirementsEmotional DemandsFast Pace Essential Average Pace Essential Multiple Priorities Essential Intense Customer Interaction Essential Multiple Stimuli Essential Frequency Changes EssentialMental/Sensory DemandsMemory Essential Reasoning Essential Hearing Essential Reading Essential Analyzing Essential Logic Essential Verbal Communication Essential Written Communication Essential List other mental/sensory requirementsPosting Detail InformationPosting Number PS1218P Number of Vacancies 1 Posting Date 05/05/2026 Closing Date 05/26/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to ApplicantsCNU will only accept online applications through the jobs.cnu.edu website. Online applications must be received by midnight on the closing date indicated in a job announcement. Faxed, emailed, hand-delivered or mailed applications and attachments will NOT be accepted. Applicants are welcome to complete an online application by using computers located in the Office of Human Resources. Address: CNU North – 321 Hiden Boulevard, Suite 101, Newport News, VA 23606. Public computers are also available in nearby libraries and at the Virginia Employment Commission. Address: 600 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666 (M-F 9am-4:30pm).In order to be considered for this position, your application must provide evidence of experience and/or education supporting the requirements outlined in the posting. We encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. *Responses to supplemental questions alone are not considered evidence of experience and/or education.Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/20710 Advertising Text EEO/Diversity Statement(s)Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy StatementReasonable Accommodation RequestChristopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling (757) 594-7145.Alternative Hiring ProcessIn support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to upload an approved AHP Letter received from the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or from the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI) to their applications.Note: Certificates of Disability provided by DARS or DBVI dated April 1, 2022, through February 29, 2024, will still be accepted as applicable for the AHP. The name change to AHP Letter became effective March 1, 2024.Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their AHP Letter.Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.Background CheckApplicant finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check. After accepting employment, individuals are required to complete a USCIS Form I-9 (employment eligibility verification) and present documentation from the USCIS List of Acceptable Documents that establishes both their identity and employment authorization to work in the United States. The provided documents will be verified through the Department of Homeland Security E-Verify website.Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Do you have a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card)? This form is provided to Commonwealth of Virginia employees when they are notified that they will be affected by a layoff per Policy 1.30. This form must be attached in order to receive credit.YesNoDo you have a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card)? This form is provided to Commonwealth of Virginia employees when they are notified that they will be affected by a layoff per Policy 1.30. This form must be attached in order to receive credit.YesNo* Have you retired from a VRS covered position?YesNoWould you like to be considered for the Alternative Hiring Process (AHP)?YesNoIf you would like to be considered for the Alternative Hiring Process (AHP), did you provide your AHP Letter?YesNo* Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma?YesNo* Do you have experience with computers to include word processing?YesNoAre you certified as a Communication Officer through an accredited academy?YesNoAre you certified as an NCIC/VCIN operator through the Virginia State Police or an accredited Academy?YesNoDo you have previous experience in law enforcement/emergency response communication duties/dispatching?YesNoDocuments Needed To ApplyRequired DocumentsOptional DocumentsCover LetterResumeTranscriptsLicensure/CertificationOther Application MaterialsDD214Yellow Layoff FormBlue Layoff CardAHP Letter