Public Safety Dispatcher

Public Safety Dispatcher I page is loaded## Public Safety Dispatcher Ilocations:
Ames, IAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R18563##

Position Title:

Public Safety Dispatcher I## Job Group:

Merit## Required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Any combination of clerical education or experience and/or college or university level course work which is equivalent to two years of full-time employment.##

Preferred Qualifications:

-Public Safety experience  
-Dispatch experience##

Job Description:

The Department of Public Safety at Iowa State University is seeking candidates for a Public Safety Dispatcher I. Under general supervision, this position provides communications of a public safety nature for university police and other departments as well as surrounding law enforcement agencies and emergency response agencies utilizing multi-frequency radio, computer systems, telephone, TDD (telecommunications device for the deaf), and personal contact.

In addition, this position is responsible for monitoring university emergency phones and multiple alarm systems.
** The duties of this position require:
*** Ability to perform multiple tasks at one time and to remain calm in stressful situations.
* Ability to enter and retrieve data from a computer terminal, PC or other keyboard device with speed and accuracy.
* Ability to communicate effectively and coherently over law enforcement radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications.
* Skill in using equipment such as multi-frequency radio, teletype, telephone, TDD and computers.
* Skill in communicating with members of the public and departmental staff both orally and in writing.

During training, this position will rotate through all shifts. At the conclusion of training, the employee will be assigned to a specific shift. Days off will be determined by shift assignment. Dispatchers are expected to work extra hours whenever large events are held on campus. This includes home football games, political events, Iowa Games, etc. Dispatchers are also expected to report to work during times of major disturbances or disasters on campus.
** Other Requirements:
*** Must achieve certification in IOWA/NCIC (National Crime Information Center) System within 6 months of employment.
* Must attend 40-hour training course at Iowa Law Enforcement Academy within one year of employment.
* Must pass Criti Call Testing, which screens for the basic skill set needed to perform the job.
* Must pass departmental background check.

Iowa State University Police Department employees will support the Department’s vision and mission by operating in a fair, unbiased manner, which respects the rights and dignity of all individuals. Department employees’ everyday actions are guided by the Department’s values of Respect, Integrity, Caring, Honor, Excellence and Service (RICHES) and be grounded in the highest ethical and professional standards. Department employees are expected to work in partnership with the campus and area communities to provide leadership in solving community problems, preventing crime and providing a safe environment to fulfill the mission of the University.

Employees will strive for excellence in fulfilling the Department’s Mission and Vision Statements, values and goals.
** Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities*
* • Operates a multi-frequency radio system in accordance with FCC regulations and completes a radio log and other records as required.
• Operates a multi-line telephone system providing emergency and business information.
• May be responsible for monitoring 911 phone system.
• Monitors radio traffic from surrounding local and state law enforcement agencies and relays information to patrol units.
• Dispatches duty personnel to requests for assistance or complaints.
• Receives and provides information to visitors, faculty, staff, and students.
• Notifies on-call personnel as required by departmental policy.
• Receives and relays emergency weather and road information to public safety officers and to other university departments and the university administration as required.
• Provides information to institutional public information services or outside news…