Police Dispatcher

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Position title:

Police dispatcher

Job category:

 University staff

Employment type:

Regular

Job profile:

 Police dispatcher i

Job duties:

Job description

 The division of administration and finance is committed to providing quality
 Campus services to faculty, staff, students and external constituencies in
 Support of the university’s mission of teaching, research, and public service.
 The division includes facilities planning & management, business services,
 Budget, human resources, information technology services and police & parking
 Services.

Under general supervision of the law enforcement dispatch supervisor, this
 Position works in a critical office on campus that serves as a hub of all alarms
 And notification systems that are crucial to the safety of the campus community.
 This position works independently to provide communications via two-way radios,
 Telephones and computer for the university police, dispatch and telephone
 Operations. It is a crucial position for coordinating internal as well as
 External communications for two departments and for the campus. This position
 Works alone and is subject to occasional supervisory checks.

This position must be able to prioritize, multitask and remain calm in outwardly
 Stressful incidents. This position must maintain an excellent understanding of
 Department/university policies and procedures. It is accountable for accurate
 Police reports, dispatch logs and police records which are always sensitive and
 Highly confidential in nature. This position plays a key role in the
 Maintenance, creation and dissemination of legally required crime and activity
 Statistics. The position will apply and maintain accurate records of department
 Grants.

Serves as a campus security authority as defined by the jeanne clery disclosure
 Of campus security policy and campus crime statistics act (clery act).

The standard schedule for this position is sunday and monday from 10:00 p.m. To
 8:00 a.m., and friday and saturday from 5:00 p.m. To 3:00 a.m. This position is
 Designated as a relief role, providing coverage for time-off requests and
 Supporting operational needs as they arise. As such, the schedule may vary based
 On departmental demands and can include first shift, third shift, weekends, and
 Holidays throughout the year.  Additionally, at this time, workforce shortages
 Are impacting operations, and work schedules may be adjusted based on staffing
 And departmental needs.

Uw-la crosse does not offer h-1b or other work authorization visa sponsorship
 For this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the united
 States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the
 Employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact human
 Resources at .

Key job responsibilities:

* troubleshoots, triages, and escalates issues according to established
    Policies and procedures

* documents incidents accurately and adheres to all applicable policies, rules,
    And regulations

* operates police radios, phone consoles, and various equipment and
    Technologies to receive and processes requests and information from
    Institutional affiliates, law enforcement, and other public safety agencies

* communicates effectively and provides accurate and detailed instructions to
    All types of audiences in high stress emergency situations

* schedules logistics and secures resources for response to emergency incidents
    For the institution

Department:

 University police department

Compensation:

 $18.65/ hour

Required qualifications:

* minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.

* required to become certified and maintain certification with wi doj time
    System. This certification requires an extensive background and criminal
    History check.

* knowledge and experience in the use of computer software including microsoft
    Office suite (i.e. Word, excel)

* knowledge and experience in the use of e-mail (i.e. Outlook, gmail)
    Functions.

* knowledge of proper telephone etiquette.

* effective oral and written communication skills.

* the ability to multi-task when necessary.

* possess an attention to details and time lines/due dates despite frequent
    Interruptions.

* ability to coordinate projects, work independently and to independently set
    Priorities to meet the demands of the position.

* knowledge of office practices and procedures.

* skilled in the operation of multi-lined telephones.

* ability to use discretion and good judgment regarding confidential
    Information.

* ability to meet and work effectively with people across multiple levels of
    The organization.

* ability to perform repetitive motions associated with keyboarding required
    For typing or word processing.

* ability and willingness to maintain and enhance professional competencies by
    Participating in professional…