Public Safety Dispatcher

Are you looking to start a new career in public safety? Are you good at exercising independent judgment to make critical decisions? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Then come join the University of New Hampshire Police Department as a Public Safety Dispatcher!

No prior first responder or law enforcement experience is required – all training will be provided on the job!

We are offering a competitive salary ( STARTING HOURLY RATE : $22 per hour) which is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, 403(b) retirement with employer match, tuition, and paid time off.

This is an excellent opportunity to act as a lifeline to sworn and non-sworn personnel including police, fire, emergency medical responders, and emergency management personnel. The individual selected for this role will use independent judgment to make immediate critical decisions that impact the life, health, and/or safety of faculty, staff, students, and members of the public.

Please note the hiring and background check process for this role will include the following:

• In-person Interview;
• In-depth Public Safety Background Investigation;
• Psychological/Polygraph Examinations; and
• Medical Examination.

Acceptable minimum level of education

HS or equivalent

Acceptable minimum years of experience

3 years

Additional Job Information

UNH is a federal contractor within the meaning of the Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors. This position may require that you be vaccinated against COVID
-19 in the future, unless you apply for and receive a religious or medical exemption. You may not test out of this requirement.

Posting Number

PS3599FY22

Other minimum qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Federal/State/County/ Municipal or Campus Law Enforcement Agency public safety communication center policies, practices, technology and methodology.
• Knowledge of map, chart, diagram, blueprint reading.
• Involves organizing, and operating multiple pieces of advanced technology and software applications with a high-level of efficiency, accuracy, pressure and extreme stress to effectively make sound decisions while handling multiple and differing tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to react responsively in emergency situations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• No criminal record other than minor motor vehicle violations.
• No credibility issues that would impact testimony in court, civil or administrative hearings
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must successfully complete a written examination, interview(s), background investigation, psychological/polygraph examinations and medical exam.
• Hearing, sight, speech, and sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform duties and responsibilities of this job.
• Must be able to wear and use appropriate personal protective equipment, as necessary.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Associates Degree from an accredited college/university.
• Completion of the New Hampshire State Police SPOTS operator certification, APCO certified Telecommunicators.
• Two years of full-time emergency dispatching with a Federal/State/County/ Municipal or Campus Law Enforcement Agency.
• Working knowledge of the CSI Infoshare public safety software package
• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal/State/County/ Municipal or Campus Law Enforcement Agency rules and regulations, practices and standards.

Salary Information

Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and…