Dispatcher; Revised

Pay Range:
Targeted salary $18.00 per hour, based on experience

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Work Schedule:

Shift work, must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Travel:
Not required

OUPD Dispatcher - Become an essential part of campus safety! The University is seeking a dependable and proactive Dispatcher to support campus safety operations by coordinating emergency and non‑emergency calls, dispatching appropriate responders, and maintaining effective communication with campus police and external agencies. This role monitors security cameras, alarm systems, and radio communications; documents all incidents and service requests; and assists with securing campus facilities through electronic access control systems.

The position also serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), ensuring compliance with safety reporting requirements, while providing calm, professional, and efficient service in a dynamic university environment focused on the safety and well‑being of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Why Join Us? We offer a supportive team environment, meaningful community engagement, steady and mission driven work, a comprehensive benefits package, paid training, and the chance to build a fulfilling public service career in a university setting.

High School diploma or GED.

• Valid Driver License to drive university vehicles.
• Must obtain Oklahoma Law Enforcement Telecommunications Systems Terminal Operator Certification within 6 months of hire date.

• Previous experience dispatching for a public safety organization.
• OLETS certification.
• Bilingual in conversational Spanish and English.

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check:
Yes

• Hiring contingent upon driver’s license check.
• Hiring contingent upon Post Offer Employment Testing (POET).