Communications Officers
Communications Officers support BRPD by operating communications equipment, keeping records, dispatching officers to calls, and communicating with agencies, businesses, and other organizations.“If you have currently passed a Civil Service test with a 75% or higher in this position, you must complete the BRPD Intake and BRPD application. Links provided below:”Civil Service Competitive Application
EARNINGS
As of Sept 10th, 2022, new, Communications Officers can earn up to $40,235 after one year.
LISTED BELOW IS A BREAKDOWN OF ANNUAL EARNINGS
| Base starting salary | $34,391 – annually |
| After six months from the date of hire (3% merit increase) | $35,472 – annually |
| After one year from the date of hire (3% merit increase) | $36,485 – after one year |
| MERIT INCREASES FOR EACH YEAR OF SERVICE FOLLOWING (3%) |
See Benefits and Incentives
Additional pay, annually with listed education:
- 80 + hours of college – $1,125 annually
- Bachelor’s degree – $3,000 annually
- Master’s degree – $3,750 annually
Shift Hours
- Days | 5:25 a.m. – 5:25 p.m.
- Nights | 5:25 p.m. – 5:25 a.m. (additional $1.00/hour)
- Fixed shifts with rotating days off
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- 12 paid holidays per year
- Paid monthly vacation and sick leave accrual
- Uniforms Supplied