Civilian Dispatcher II, BUPD University Police

CIVILIAN DISPATCHER II, BUPD University Police

Dispatches calls for police service for Boston University Police Department. Answers telephone calls and text messages for requests for police services, enters required information into the police computer and dispatches appropriate police and emergency personnel. Monitors and dispatches police officers to alarm activations on campus, disseminates sensitive law enforcement information received through state and federal sources, and makes notifications to the University community of crime information and emergency messages sent through the University's alert notification system.

Position is subject to overnight assignments and mandatory overtime assignments based on seniority.

• Dispatch calls for police service.
• Answer telephone calls and text messages for police service requests.
• Enter required information into police computer systems.
• Dispatch appropriate police and emergency personnel.
• Monitor and dispatch police officers to alarm activations on campus.
• Disseminate sensitive law enforcement information to officers.
• Make notifications to the University community via alert system.
• Work overnight assignments and mandatory overtime assignments as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to three years of experience as a dispatcher.
• Ability to multitask using a variety of database systems in the Police Communications Center.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

BOSTON, MA, United States

Full-Time/Regular

Grade 00. Expected hiring range $28.22 – $28.22 per hour.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.