Police Dispatcher - 007421

About the role

The University of South Alabama’s Police Department seeks to hire a Police Dispatcher.

Responsibilities

• Operates base radios to communicate with department staff.
• Answers telephone and directs calls, including emergency on-campus calls.
• Greets visitors and provides directions.
• Contacts appropriate personnel during emergency situations.
• Completes forms.
• Enters dispatch calls into a computerized dispatch system.
• Accesses various databases using a PC.
• Maintains files.
• Utilizes good verbal and written communication skills when answering calls and utilizing radios.
• Remains calm and effective under heavy workloads and emergency situations.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relations with public safety and other government officials, law enforcement agencies, and the general public.
• Stays abreast of all University properties and the location of each.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of security or related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Qualifications

• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
• Regular and prompt attendance.

Skills

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under heavy workloads and emergency situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with public safety and other government officials, law enforcement agencies, and the general public.

Benefits

• Varies.

Pay

• Varies.

Schedule

• Varies.