Police Dispatcher
Listed on 2026-08-30
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Security
Posting Details
Position Number: 007421
Position Title:
Police Dispatcher - 007421
Division:
Finance and Administration
Department: 240100 - University Police
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent and one year of security or related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
(none)
Job Description
Summary:
The University of South Alabama's Police Department is seeking to hire a Police Dispatcher. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
- Operates base radios to communicate with department staff.
- Answers telephone and directs calls to include emergency on-campus calls.
- Greets visitors and provides directions.
- Contacts appropriate personnel during emergency situations.
- Completes forms.
- Enters dispatch calls into a computerized dispatch system.
- Accesses various data bases using a PC.
- Maintains files.
- Utilizes good verbal and written communication skills when answering calls and utilizing radios.
- Remains calm and effective under heavy workloads and emergency situations.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relations with public safety and other government officials, law enforcement agencies, and the general public.
- Stays abreast of all University properties and the location of each.
- Regular and prompt attendance.
- Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
- Related duties as required.
Number of Vacancies: 1
Job Open Date: 08/26/2026
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Working Days:
Varies
Working Hours:
Varies
Job Location:
Main Campus
Full-time or Part-Time:
Full Time
Regular or Temporary:
Regular
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- Less than High School
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Less than 1 year
- Between 1 - 3 years
- Between 3 - 5 years
- Between 5 - 7 years
- More than 7 years
- USA website
- Linked In
- Zip Recruiter
- Indeed
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
- Word of mouth
- Other
Required Documents
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. If you feel you have been discriminated against, please notify the Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator or the Associate Vice President, Finance and Administration/CHRO.
EO Employer minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
The University of South Alabama publishes certain crime statistics for the most recent three-year period as required by the Jeanne Clery Act. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the school. The report, along with additional information, is available online at: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). You may also request a paper copy from the University Police office located at 290 Stadium Blvd, Beta Gamma Commons Building, Mobile, AL 36688.
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