Dispatcher; part-time

Description Summary

The Radio Dispatcher will monitor closed-circuit television camera sand alarm systems, dispatch Campus Police personnel, answer telephone calls, complete reports, and perform light typing and clerical duties. Duties may include the operation of a multipleline switchboard which is located within the B & C foyer main entrance information desk. Duties and responsibilities of this position may change as the need arises.

• At all times, maintain the confidentiality and integrity of all information, data reports, operations, and activities of the department. Not to discuss any of the duties, investigations,assignments, or activities of the department with anyone outside ofthe department, except as instructed by the Chief of the depart mentor college administration staff.
• Ensure all responses and requests from the collegestaff/faculty, students, and other agencies of the public are handled in a prompt, courteous, efficient and professional mannerat all times and under all circumstances.
• Operate and respond to office, emergency, elevator and parking lot telephones.
• Monitor fire alarms systems and dispatch police and/or firedepartment and off campus emergency personnel equipment when necessary.
• Monitor video surveillances cameras, (CCTV) and dispatchofficers when necessary.
• Notify Campus Operations and Facilities of needed emergency repairs and inform shift supervisor.
• Maintain data required by federal law to compile statistics forthe Jeanne Clery Act and independently compile data and submitmonthly Uniform Crime Report (UCR) to the Illinois State Police.
• Brief on-coming shift personnel regarding any special events,occurrences or needs.
• Ensure requests for assistance or information from other law enforcement agencies and other outside agencies are handledpromptly and professionally.
• Type and compile letters, memoranda’s, records, and periodic reports from copy to rough draft following standard procedures asto composition, most of which is confidential in nature.
• Input and access information from automated law enforcementsystems such as license and criminal history checks, transmissionlogs maintenance, daily logs, and other required documents. Trainnew communications personnel.
• Performs related duties as assigned by the Chief or Shift Supervisor.

The candidate must have a High school diploma or GED ; good communication skills; ability to work under pressure; and goodtyping and computer skills; able to file accurately. Must be ableto pass LEADS certification test within the first three months of employment. The candidate will need to have a cooperative attitude and be honest, and have well-groomed appearance. The candidate willbe required to successfully complete intensive criminal background investigation.

Must be able to demonstrate the Morton College core values of Compassion, Equity, Accountability, Innovation, Excellence, and Respect.

• Bilingual in English/Spanish.
• Experience as a Radio Operator/Dispatcher.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Word,Excel and Publisher.