Communications Officers Specialist NON-SWORN

You don’t have to be a police officer to work for the Baton Rouge Police Department. In fact, BRPD offers several employment opportunities for civilians, including supporting BRPD communications, receiving and responding to information requests, and classifying and identifying fingerprints.

Communications Officers Specialist

Communications Officers support BRPD by operating communications equipment, keeping records, dispatching officers to calls, and communicating with agencies, businesses, and other organizations.

Shift Hours

• Days | 5:25 a.m. – 5:25 p.m.
• Evenings | 5:25 p.m. – 5:25 a.m.
• Fixed shift with rotating days off

Salary

• $14.29 hourly/$2,600 monthly
• Raise after six months to $2,678 Monthly
• Annual merit increase

College incentives

• 80 hours – $750.00 annually
• Bachelor’s degree – $2,000.00 annually
• Master’s degree – $2,500.00 annually