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Amtrak

$27.43 - $30.44/hr

In addition, communications officers handle all radio communications for the Amtrak Police Department. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Receives calls for assistance and dispatches appropriate services.

Amtrak

$27.43 - $30.44/hr

In addition, communications officers handle all radio communications for the Amtrak Police Department. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Receives calls for assistance and dispatches appropriate services.

Macon-Bibb County, GA

E-911 Communications Officer

GA · On-site

$35K/yr

E-911/E911 Administration Opening Date: 08/17/2026 Closing Date: 9/18/2026 5:00 PM Eastern Summary The E- 911 Communication Officer is responsible for receiving, processing, dispatching, and ...

Mouratoglou International

Front Desk Officer

Boca Raton, FL · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

Communication Officer We are looking for a proactive and client-focused Communication Officer to join our team for our tennis center in Boca Raton, Florida. As the main point of contact for our ...

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How much do communication officer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for communication officer in the United States is $70,830.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $76,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a communication officer?

Communication Officers are professionals responsible for managing and facilitating an organization's internal and external communications. They develop and implement communication strategies, write press releases, handle media inquiries, and ensure consistent messaging across various platforms. Their role is vital in shaping public perception, maintaining the organization's reputation, and ensuring that information is accurately conveyed to stakeholders. Communication Officers often work closely with marketing, public relations, and leadership teams to align messaging with organizational goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a communication officer?

To thrive as a Communication Officer, you need strong written and verbal communication skills, a relevant degree (such as communications, public relations, or journalism), and experience in media relations or corporate communications. Familiarity with digital communication platforms, content management systems, and graphic design tools like Adobe Creative Suite is often required. Creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines are essential soft skills. These abilities are crucial for effectively conveying organizational messages, maintaining a positive public image, and responding swiftly to communication challenges.

What are some common challenges communication officers face when managing internal and external messaging across various platforms?

Communication Officers often navigate the complexity of ensuring consistency and clarity in messaging across multiple channels such as social media, press releases, and internal communications. Balancing the needs and expectations of different stakeholders, adapting messages for diverse audiences, and responding quickly to emerging issues or crises can be challenging. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, adaptability, and the ability to collaborate closely with marketing, leadership, and subject-matter experts to maintain the organization's reputation and effectiveness.

What is the difference between Communication Officer vs Public Relations Officer?

AspectCommunication OfficerPublic Relations Officer
CredentialsBachelor's in Communications, Journalism, or related fieldsBachelor's in Communications, Public Relations, or related fields
Work EnvironmentCorporate, nonprofit, government agenciesPublic-facing roles, media, corporate communications
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across various sectors for internal/external communicationPrimarily in PR agencies, corporate, and media sectors
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding role differences, job requirementsComparing PR roles, career paths

The main difference between a Communication Officer and a Public Relations Officer lies in their focus areas. Communication Officers handle a broad range of internal and external communications within organizations, while Public Relations Officers primarily manage the organization's public image and media relations. Both roles require similar qualifications but serve distinct functions in the communication landscape.

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Infographic showing various Communication Officer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $70,830 per year, or $34.1 per hour.

Communication Officer - Sheriff - POLE II

Lafayette, IN • On-site

Tippecanoe County, IN
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$1.9K/wk

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Incumbent serves as Communication Officer in the E-911 Department, responsible for receiving emergency and non-emergency calls and taking appropriate action, including dispatching information to various response units.
DUTIES:
  • Receives emergency calls, gathers maximum amount of information in minimum amount of time, determines appropriate response, and dispatches Department officers and other emergency personnel, such as Indiana State Police, Emergency Medical Services, and Fire.
  • Receives non-emergency calls, determines nature of call, responds to inquiries, routes caller to appropriate person, takes messages, or dispatches personnel, such as County and State Highway, Animal Control and Conservation Officers, wreckers, Coroner and Child Protective Services.
  • Monitors radio frequency activities of various other law enforcement and public safety agencies within the county and surrounding counties and notifies and/or dispatches local emergency personnel as situations demand. Regularly communicates with field units, assessing unit safety and need for backup, dispatching backup units and other emergency personnel as necessary.
  • Receives teletypes pertaining to, but not limited to, criminal histories, driver's licenses, vehicle registrations, gun permits, runaways, missing persons, and stolen property.
  • Maintains accurate records/logs of all complaints, restraining and protective orders, and warrants served and recalled. Maintains complete and accurate log of all radio traffic calls, assigns unit(s), follows up on disposition of call, and enters information on log sheet.
  • Answers alarms and dispatches police officers for local businesses and residences.
  • May clock jail personnel in/out, and periodically assist with jail operations in absence of Jail Officers and/or Matron, such as monitoring security cameras, operating control board, communicating with inmates and booking female detainees.
  • Periodically attends prescribed training programs as required. Dispatch's notices regarding Fire and EMS training and meetings.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements
I. JOB REQUIREMENTS AND DIFFICULTY OF WORK:
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Ability to acquire/maintain required certifications, including IDACS Communications, Emergency Medical Dispatch, and First Responder/CPR.
  • Ability to meet all Department hiring and retention requirements, including incumbent not posing a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
  • Working knowledge of and ability to make practical application of customary practices, procedures, rules and regulations of the Department and County, and area law enforcement, EMS and fire demands.
  • Ability to accurately record all information as required. Ability to maintain confidentiality of Department information as required
  • Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and ability to type with speed and accuracy and properly use assigned equipment, including radio console, computer, typewriter, fax machine, Enhanced 911 system, intercom phone, Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD), copier, tape recorder, Dictaphone, and paging systems.
  • Ability to physically perform the essential duties of the position, including sitting for long periods with little or no opportunity for breaks during shift, and above average split-ear hearing with ability to decipher information received simultaneously.
  • Ability to effectively listen, comprehend, and communicate with co-workers, other County departments, various law enforcement agencies and emergency response agencies, and the public during varied emergency and non-emergency situations, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities.
  • Ability to successfully and professionally obtain proper information, take control of hysterical, hostile, and/or misinformed individuals, and clearly and calmly respond during emergency/stressful situations.
  • Ability to take authoritative action as situations demand, appropriately dispatch personnel, condense large amounts of information into coherent remarks.
  • Thorough knowledge of County geography and ability to use and understand maps. Working knowledge of and ability to properly use radio frequencies, codes, procedures and limitations, and a variety of acronyms and codes.
  • Ability to work alone and with others in a team environment with minimum supervision and work on several tasks at the same time, often under time pressure.
  • Ability to work irregular, evening, weekend, and/or extended hours as directed or required.

II. RESPONSIBILITY:
Incumbent performs a wide variety of communication duties according to service needs of the public. Incumbent makes independent decisions and takes authoritative action in response to situational demands, with work primarily reviewed for adherence to instructions/guidelines, soundness of judgement, appropriate service to the public, and compliance with Department policies and procedures and legal requirements. Errors in decisions or work are usually prevented through procedural safeguards and complete prior instructions from supervisor and are detected through supervisory review and/or notification from other departments, agencies or the public. Undetected errors may result in inconvenience and/or work delays to other agencies or the public, or endangerment or loss of life to Department personnel and/or others.
III. PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:
Incumbent maintains frequent contact with a wide variety of individuals, including co-workers, other County departments, various law enforcement agencies and emergency response agencies, and the public primarily for purposes of receiving and responding to emergency/non-emergency calls and dispatching personnel. Incumbent regularly engages in non-routine contact with callers requesting emergency assistance in situations that may jeopardize public safety.
Incumbent reports directly to Team Leader.
IV. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Incumbent performs a majority of duties in an office environment and is frequently exposed to stressful situations associated with emergency requests for assistance. Incumbent performs duties in a restricted seated position for long periods with little or no opportunity for breaks during shift. Incumbent works irregular and/or extended hours as required.
Salary Description
$1912.19 biweekly

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