Part-Time Dispatcher

About the role

This office operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Work schedules may include weekdays, weekends, holidays, and day, swing, or grave shifts. Primarily hiring for grave shift (10p-6a) on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls from the University departments as well as the public requesting police, fire, medical, facilities, security or other services
• Determine the nature and location of the incident: determine priorities, and dispatch units as necessary and in accordance with established procedures
• Dispatch facilities, maintenance and other university personnel to incidents that require immediate action to ensure the safety and security of the campus
• Closely monitor safety systems and alarms, such as fire detection, intrusion detection, access control, and security cameras
• Maintains contact with all units on assignment, maintain status and location of units
• Answers non-emergency calls for assistance
• Enter, update and retrieve information from a variety of computer systems
• Monitor several public safety radio frequencies
• Operate a variety of communications equipment, including radio consoles, telephones, computer aided dispatch (CAD), and other computer systems/programs
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be able to perform shift work; primarily graves (10p-6a)

Core Characteristics

• Decision Making
• Problem Solving
• Team Working
• Conflict Resolution
• Customer Focus
• Integrity and Trust

Required Documents

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application (iForm)

ADA Information

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.