Communications Specialist I

This position is the link between police officers and dispatch. The position answers the phone, assists customers and then relays appropriate information to the officer in the field utilizing police band radio and additional law enforcement-design...

  • 520761
  • Manhattan, Kansas, United States
  • KSU Police Department
  • Staff Full Time (USS)
  • Closing on: Dec 6 2025
  • On-site
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About This Role

This position is the link between police officers and dispatch. The position answers the phone, assists customers and then relays appropriate information to the officer in the field utilizing police band radio and additional law enforcement-designated communication systems.

About Us

The mission of the Kansas State University Police Department is to preserve a safe campus environment where diverse social, cultural, and academic 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 working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work 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 radio and telephone conversation with field units, vision must be correctable to a range that will allow reading of computer display terminals, maps and printouts quickly and accurately and applicants must be free of felony convictions.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior first responder (law enforcement, fire, or emergency medical services) dispatching experience is preferred.
  • Ability to handle high pressure and stressful situations which will require the employee to make rapid independent decisions.
  • Ability to write effectively, read and comprehend critical information, and have above average communication skills.
  • Prior Public Relations experience preferred due to the high volume of 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 of employment.
  • Maintain NCIC Certification with a minimum score of 85% on the test.
  • Complete KSUPD Training Program with a minimum 85% on the final review.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Must be free of felony convictions and submit to a thorough background investigation annually.

Additional Role Information:

  • Able to pass NCIC test for certification within 6 months of employment.
  • Must maintain NCIC certification with a minimum score of 85% on NCIC test.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. (3) References

Application Window

Applications close on: December 6, 2025

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$14.54 to $21.81 hourly

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Why Join Us:

Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.

Work Authorization: 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Remote and Hybrid work options:

Some positions are eligible for remote or hybrid working arrangements.  An employee who is working in a remote or hybrid capacity for K-State must reside within the United States in order to comply with all federal and state laws, filings, or tax requirements. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available for anyone who resides in the state of Idaho.

Background Screening Statement:

Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.

Interview Preferences:

Kansas State University honors interview preferences for qualified applicants who are veterans or individuals with disabilities. Eligible applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, submit all required application materials, and submit required preference documentation by the closing date on the job advertisement will be granted a first-level interview.

The disability and veteran interview preferences do not apply to student employment positions, temporary positions, athletics positions, academic and administrative department heads*, positions that require licensure as a physician, and positions that require that the employee be admitted to practice law in Kansas.

*Heads of Departments refers to any individual holding a primary leadership role responsible for the overall strategic direction, management and operational oversight of a recognized academic or administrative unit within the university.

To learn more about interview preferences at K-State, please visit our interview preferences page.