Police Dispatcher

UWSYS University of Wisconsin System Administration Police Dispatcher

Position within the UW‑Stevens Point Police and Security Services Department. The dispatcher is the first contact with the campus community and the public, handling phone and face‑to‑face walk‑ins, and coordinating internal and external communications for emergency campus‑wide alerts. The dispatcher must prioritize, multitask, and remain calm during stressful incidents, maintain an excellent understanding of department and university policies, and keep accurate and confidential dispatch logs and police records.

Shift: 10 pm–6 am, Monday–Friday

Compensation: $19 per hour

• Documents incidents accurately and adheres to all applicable policies, rules, and regulations
• Troubleshoots, triages, and escalates issues according to established policies and procedures
• Schedules logistics and secures resources for response to emergency incidents for the institution
• Communicates effectively and provides accurate and detailed instructions to all types of audiences in high‑stress emergency situations
• Operates police radios, phone consoles, and various equipment and technologies to receive and process requests and information from institutional affiliates, law enforcement, and other public safety agencies

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Passing of background and criminal history check
• Knowledge and experience in the use of computer software including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• The ability to remain calm in stressful incidents
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask when necessary
• Possess attention to detail despite frequent interruptions
• Ability to use discretion and good judgment regarding confidential information

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies.