University Police Dispatcher

Posting Details
Posting Summary

Working Title	University Police Dispatcher
Type of Position	Staff - Full Time
Department	Public Safety and Emergency Management
Appointment Length	July - June (12 mo)
Benefits Eligible?	Yes
Published Salary
Requested Part-Time Staff Hours	NA
F.T.E.	1.00
Grant Funded Position?	No
If temporary (or grant funded) position, indicate ending date
Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities	The Dispatcher is a critical position responsible for receiving, screening and responding to incoming emergency and non-emergency calls for public safety assistance within the University community, and serving as the after-hours contact for the University. Duties: -Makes referrals to University support and medical services as required and as necessary; - Operations training through WV State Police to obtain / maintain WEAPON (West Virginia Automated Police Network) training as needed. - Run license plate, driver’s license checks, NCIC, III, when needed. -Assigns appropriate public safety units to respond to emergencies and other types of calls for service while maintaining necessary communication with units during their response; - Log officer calls into reporting system. -Coordinates operations with other University departments as well as outside agencies, including but not limited to public health departments, social services, medical providers, other police agencies, fire departments, emergency medical services and public utilities. -Performs a variety of clerical, record-keeping and general support duties related to communications activities. - Monitor Simplex system for alarms. - Maintain Campus lost and found - Monitor parking decal system for campus, including taking and entering of accurate information and issuing decals. - Performs related duties as necessary and as assigned. The University Police Department Dispatch Center provides services seven days a week/24 hours a day. A dispatcher is expected to be available to work any shift (day, evening and night), as well as weekends.
Minimum Required Education	Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
Required Licenses and/or Certifications	NA
Minimum Required Qualifications	At least one year of work experience in customer service.
Preferred Qualifications	NA

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number	2024047SP
Number of Vacancies	1
Anticipated Hire Date	ASAP
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date	03/18/2024
Job Close Date	04/01/2024
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Advertising Summary
Quicklink for Posting	https://www.fairmontstatejobs.com/postings/5296

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