How do I become a communications officer?
Candidates interested in becoming a communications officer in Georgia must complete an application with the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (POST) prior to enrolling in the Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC) Basic Communications Officer Training Program.
Upon meeting the pre-requisites listed below, candidates may enroll in GPSTC’s Basic Communications Officer Training.
Communications officers in Georgia must have a completed and approved Communications Officer application on file with the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) before being accepted into the Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC) Basic Communications Officer Training Course. Students must be in good standing with Georgia POST and eligible to complete certification training. Additionally, active agency sponsorship is required.
Basic Communications Officer Training Program Highlights
Please see our Basic Communicator Course Details page for more information, along with class dates offered.
Questions?
Contact the Fire and Emergency Services Section located at the main GPSTC Forsyth campus.