Job Description
What We Are Looking For
The Dispatcher serves the Baylor community by answering emergency and non-emergency calls and relays information to the correct person and dispatches emergency personnel as appropriate. This position serves within the Department of Public Safety and reports to the Baylor Police Department’s Communication Supervisor. Additionally, this position works closely with the other members of the Baylor PD, campus constituents, and other external first responders.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
This is a full time position with Baylor's full benefits package. Shifts may include days, afternoons, or overnight schedules including weekend and some holidays. Schedules are assigned after the candidate successfully completes the Baylor Police Department Communication Center’s training program
The successful candidate will have the ability to:
Dispatcher Qualifications
What You Will Do
Job Duties
Additional details pertaining to the position:
- Answer the telephone and relay all information to the correct persons or dispatch officers as appropriate
- Ensure officers receive accurate information when alarm calls are dispatched
- Monitor the police radio and generate call sheets to document police officer activity
- Assist officers with proper recording of information
- Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding the criminal justice systems used in the Dispatch Center
- Mentor and train newly hired dispatchers
- Maintain all manuals and promote systematic manual updates and reviews
- Make wanted checks on vehicles, persons and articles as requested by officers
- Be aware of emergency call lists, emergency procedures and all related information
- Prepare to take appropriate action to activate Baylor emergency notification system
- Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
- Ability to comply with University policies
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance
What You Can Expect
As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.
Explore & Engage
Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Illuminate . Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!
About Us
Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor’s commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled
Job Info
- Job Identification 16181
- Job Category Staff
- Posting Date 01/31/2024, 03:09 PM
- Degree Level High School
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations 1521 S 4th Street, Waco, TX, 76706, US
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