Temporary Public Safety Telecommunicator

Temporary Public Safety Telecommunicator

Working Title Temporary Public Safety Telecommunicator

Division

Office of the Chancellor

Department/Unit

University Police

Section

Telecommunications (section)

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The primary purpose of this University Police Department is to enforce local and state laws, and to protect lives and university property; patrol the campus, to prevent crimes through high visibility; to investigate crimes occurring on the campus and to respond to emergency situations. Sworn officers within the police department have the powers and authority vested in peace officers as authorized by the General Statutes of North Carolina.

Such powers and authorities are granted for the purpose of enforcing North Carolina state laws, 74G, preserving peace at the University, suppressing disturbances, preventing crimes, and apprehending offenders.

Description of Work

Multiple temporary assignments may be filled from this posting.

This position is responsible for the operations of the emergency communications center, whereby s/he answers telephone calls and disseminates information to appropriate persons. The employee will: dispatch calls for service to police officers, security officers and emergency medical services; enter data accurately, correctly and timely into the records management system; and maintain confidentiality of all information obtained from the Division of Criminal Information database.

The employee must become DCIN certified within ninety (90) days of employment and obtain a working knowledge of the Clery Act as it relates to being a Campus Security Authority and the required emergency notifications/timely warnings.

Competencies/Knowledge Skills, and Abilities Required in this Position

• Ability to exercise a high degree of good judgment and independence while evaluating emergency and non-emergency situations
• Excellent listening skills with the ability to multi-task is essential
• Ability to remember numerous details and quickly re-call essential information
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information
• Ability to think quickly
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to reach conclusions and approaches to problems
• Ability to work under stressful situations

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation Management Preferences Position Recruitment Range

$20.00

Position Category

Temporary/Student

Position Status

Temporary

Work Hours (i.e. 8:00-5:00pm, etc.)

Varies (8 or 12 hour shifts)

Posting Number

ATS
00205P

Job Open Date

01/01/2026

Job Close Date

06/30/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant AA/EEO Statement

Elizabeth City State University is an Affir Mitive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.

Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed. ECSU is an E-Verify participant.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)

• * Are you DCIN certified?
  • yes
  • no
• * Do you have a telecommunicator certification?
  • yes
  • no
• * Have you ever worked in an environment that dealt with sensitive and confidential information?
  • yes
  • no
• * Rate how well you work in a stressful environment.
  • I have not worked in a stressful environment.
  • I am uncomfortable working in a stressful environment.
  • I can handle a stressful environment.
  • I work well in a stressful environment.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if you are identified as a finalist for the position.)
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3

Optional Documents

• DD214
• Other

Human Resources

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Elizabeth City, NC 27909
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