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Camden County, GA

Communications Officer

Woodbine, GA · On-site

$46K/yr

911 - Communications Officer Annual Pay: $46,285.36 This position is responsible for receiving ... Possession of or ability to readily obtain Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD), Fire Emergency ...

State of Washington

Communications Officer 1

Olympia, WA · On-site

$65K - $87K/yr

... fire or medical response. Communications Officer Assistant [Call Taker] - (Available in Bellevue only) Salary: $4,197.00 - $5,598.00 (monthly) A Communications Officer Assistant's primary ...

State of Washington

Communications Officer 1

Olympia, WA · On-site

$65K - $87K/yr

... requiring police, fire or medical response. Communications Officer Assistant (Call Taker ... Available in Bellevue only) Salary: $4,197.00 - $5,598.00 ( monthly ) A Communications Officer ...

University of Dayton

Communications Officer

Dayton, OH · On-site

Communications Officer Job No: 503842 Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater) Location ... fire, and emergency medical services personnel, and assists responding personnel with support ...

CITY OF DECATUR

E911 Communications Officer

Decatur, GA · On-site

$41K - $42K/yr

E911 COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER REPORTS TO: Communications Supervisor DEPARTMENT: Police Department (E ... Police, fire, emergency service and animal control calls are received 24 hours every day from the ...

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How much do fire communications officer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for fire communications 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 the difference between Fire Communications Officer vs Fire Dispatcher?

AspectFire Communications OfficerFire Dispatcher
CredentialsEmergency communication certifications, CPR/First AidEmergency communication certifications, CPR/First Aid
Work EnvironmentEmergency call centers, fire departmentsEmergency call centers, fire departments
Employer & IndustryFire departments, emergency servicesFire departments, emergency services
Primary RoleCoordinate fire response, communicate with crewsReceive emergency calls, dispatch fire units

Both roles involve emergency communication and require similar certifications. The Fire Communications Officer typically oversees coordination and communication during incidents, while the Fire Dispatcher primarily handles incoming calls and dispatches units. Both positions are essential in fire emergency response teams and share similar work environments and industry usage.

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Infographic showing various Fire Communications Officer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $70,830 per year, or $34.1 per hour.

Communications Officer

Woodbine, GA • On-site

Camden County, GA
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$46K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Receive, screen, categorize, and prioritize emergency and non-emergency calls for service.

  • Dispatch appropriate emergency personnel and monitor radio communications traffic for Police, EMS, Fire, and Sheriff's Office.

  • Maintain contact with emergency personnel and enter emergency and non-emergency data into computer aided dispatch software.

Job description

911 - Communications Officer
Annual Pay: $46,285.36
This position is responsible for receiving emergency and administrative calls from the public and dispatching the appropriate emergency personnel.
Qualifications
*Minimum of 18 years of age *High School diploma or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma *Ability to read, and write at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school diploma or equivalent *Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship or internship, or having had a similar position for one to two years *Possession or ability to readily obtain GCIC/NCIC Certification *Possession or ability to readily obtain a First-aid CPR certification *Possession of a valid state driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated *Possession of or ability to readily obtain Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD), Fire Emergency Dispatch (EFD) certifications through National Academies of Emergency Dispatch *Possession of or ability to readily obtain Basic Communications Officer Certification *Perform other related duties as assigned. *In the event of an emergency, all Camden County employees are considered essential and may be required to perform alternate duties
Special Requirements
*Receive, screen, categorize and prioritize emergency and non-emergency calls for service *Provide emergency medical instructions to callers prior to the arrival of emergency personnel as appropriate *Receive, monitor and dispatch radio communications traffic for Police, EMS, Fire and Sheriff's Office throughout the county *Dispatch the appropriate emergency personnel to incident locations to include, but not limited to, coroner, animal control, utility crews, etc. *Monitor two-way radio communications and enter emergency and non-emergency data into computer aided dispatch software (CAD) *Maintain contact with emergency personnel *Reroute calls to the appropriate Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) or notify other agencies of calls for service that fall outside of Camden County's jurisdiction, as well as notifying other departments or agencies as needed for assistance *Maintain security and integrity of the office and GCIC files *Participate in training exercises *Rotating 12 hour shifts and be available for mandatory on-call
Miscellaneous Information
*Know and understand regulations and procedures of state and National Crime Information Centers (NCIC) *Know and understand radio codes and signals used in public safety work *Know and understand boundaries and geography of Camden County *Know standard operating procedures for various agencies *Computer networks , operating systems, hardware and software applications *Skills in operating a computer and standard office equipment *The ability to type rapidly and accurately *Handle the public and emergency response service personnel *Knowledge in collecting, organizing and analyzing diverse information in order to decide upon an appropriate and reasonable course of action, especially in emergency situations *Maintaining records and preparing reports *Interpersonal relations *Have the ability to comprehend and express oral and written communications *Attend and successfully complete all required training *The ability to wear a phone headset while on duty

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