The City of Murphysboro, Illinois is accepting applications for Communications Officer within the Murphysboro Police Department. Starting Pay for a Communications Officer is $21.19 hourly plus a comprehensive benefit package. Visit our website at www.murphysboro.com for more details regarding qualifications and benefits.
The primary duties of a Communications Officer is:
- Monitor communication services including, but not limited to, telephone, radio, computer, visual and audible alarm, and walk in request for service and/or information.
- Dispatch appropriate personnel and services as needed for service and emergency calls.
- Complete an initial record of information regarding calls to service and continually update the Police Department database with all monitored activity.
- Monitor and record activities of on duty personnel and services. Provide message and information as to communications for off duty personnel.
- Employ the uses of the L.E.A.D.S. inquiry systems and provide information provided therein as needed.
Employment applications MUST be submitted to be considered. Applicants that only submit a resume will be discarded.
Applications may be picked up at the Daum Administrative Building located at 1101 Walnut Street, Murphysboro or online at www.murphysboro.com. Applications must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 27, 2026.