Public Safety Telecommunicators; Temporary

Public Safety Telecommunicators (Temporary) 2025‑2026

Position Overview

Public Safety Telecommunicators – temporary role (2025‑2026). Responsible for dispatching law enforcement & emergency resources, monitoring campus security systems, and maintaining communication logs.

• Division: Finance and Administration
• Department: Police & Public Safety
• Working Title: Temporary Dispatchers
• Vacancy Type: Part-Time Temporary
• FTE: 0.5
• Recruitment Range: $15‑$17 per hour (depending on qualifications)
• Number of Vacancies: 5
• Position #: SHUR
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• Work Schedule: 0‑30 hours per week, flexible schedule
• Schedule Type: Rotating Shift
• Primary
  
  Purpose:
  
  To ensure preservation of peace and public safety through deployment of dispatchers and support to campus police and emergency services.

• Dispatch law enforcement and other emergency resources, initiating notifications and documenting activities.
• Remain cognizant of pending calls, priorities, and status of on‑duty personnel.
• Monitor campus security via closed‑circuit cameras and emergency notification kiosks.
• Assess emergencies, identify required services, and initiate appropriate response protocols.
• Maintain accurate daily logs of all Police & Public Safety Department related response activities.
• Operate and troubleshoot communications equipment, including multi‑line phone systems, police consoles, radios, scanners, CCTV, and DCI terminals.
• Provide post‑normal business hour information point for university‑related questions and walk‑in assistance.
• Serve as a receptionist and perform various clerical duties as needed.
• Communicate efficiently under pressure, speak concisely and distinctly, and make quick decisions.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license.
• Must obtain North Carolina DCI certification within 90 days of start date.
• Preferred: DCI and NCIC certification.
• Knowledge of Federal Communications Commission rules, State law, UNCP Policy, and Criminal Information and Identification Section regulations.
• Ability to operate complex communications technology and maintain logs.
• Experience working in high‑stress environments and maintaining confidentiality.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Position requires completion of an employment background check, including criminal, employment verification, reference, license, and credit history checks. Candidates must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States and, if claiming Veterans Preference, a copy of DD‑214.