Police Dispatcher

Posting Details

Position Number: 007421

Position Title:

Police Dispatcher - 007421

Division:
Finance and Administration

Department: 240100 - University Police

High school diploma or equivalent and one year of security or related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

The University of South Alabama’s Police Department is seeking to hire a Police Dispatcher.

These are the job duties required of the position.

• 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 End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date: 08/26/2026

Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled

Working Days Varies

Working Hours Varies

Job Location Main Campus

Full-time or Part-Time Full Time

Regular or Temporary Regular

Applicant Documents Required Documents Optional Documents Resume Cover  Letter

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.

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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