Police Dispatcher

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*** Current Employees:
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* Position Title:

** Police Dispatcher##
** Job Category:
** University Staff##
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* Employment Type:

** Regular##
** Job Profile:
** Police Dispatcher I##
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* Job Duties:

** The Police Dispatcher position works within the UW-Stevens Point Police and Security Services Department. This position is most often the first contact with our campus community and the public through phone and face to face walk-ins.  This position provides critical communication via two-way radios, telephones and computers for the Campus Police and Security working in the field as well as coordinating internal and external communications for emergency campus wide alerts.

This candidate must be able to prioritize, multitask, and remain calm during stressful incidents. The UW-Stevens Point Campus Police Department serves as a hub of all alarms and notification systems that are crucial to the safety of the UW-Stevens Point campus. This candidate must maintain an excellent understanding of Department and University policies and procedures.  The candidate is accountable for accurate dispatch logs and police records which are always sensitive and often highly confidential in nature.

Shift: 10pm- 6am, M-F  Full position description is available upon request.
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Job Responsibilities:

*** 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 processes requests and information from institutional affiliates, law enforcement, and other public safety agencies##
** Department:
** University Police and Security Services is the UW-Stevens Point’s law enforcement authority, operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The primary goal is the protection of the University, its occupants, and the surrounding community. University Police operate in a full law enforcement capacity.##
** Compensation:**$19/hour##
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* Required Qualifications:

*** 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 (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook).
* Knowledge of proper telephone etiquette.
* The ability to remain calm in outwardly stressful incidents. This position primarily works alone and is limited to the immediate dispatch of office/areas during the working hours.
* Effective oral and written communication skills.
* The ability to multi-task when necessary.
* Possess attention to details despite frequent interruptions.
* Ability to use discretion and good judgment regarding confidential information
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* How to Apply:

** TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:
Applications received by 04/01/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:

- Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience
- Resume After you submit your application, you are unable to edit it, so please be sure to include all application materials.##
** Contact Information:
** Name:
Trina James Email: tjames

If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email:

Human Resources Email: human.resources

Phone:
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UW-Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply a minimum of three (3) professional references (one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor). It is preferred that you supply five (5) professional references (two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors). Your references will be required to answer questions regarding…