Dispatcher-Police

Job Description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Police and Public Safety Department seeks Dispatcher Police personnel.

• Sends and receives radio transmission from sworn and non-sworn field units and surrounding agencies.
• Answers the telephone and determines the form of assistance required. Assures units within the department respond or refers the call to other sources for resolution.
• Performs multi-tasking priorities. Maintains knowledge of all required department policies and procedures.
• Operates the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center/National Crime Information Center (ACJIC/NCIC) terminal and becomes certified on the same.
• Operates equipment in the Communications Center.
• Rotates on all shifts and all days of the week, at the discretion of the Communications Supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Starting hourly rate: $17.95

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required. Ability to type twenty-five (25) WPM required.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator.

The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located /titleix.