Dispatcher - University Police

Job Title:

Dispatcher - University Police

Location:

Valdosta State University
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Job

As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities' rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. As such, the VSU mission consists of three interrelated parts that includes a student mission, university mission and regional mission.

The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship. As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University, as stated in the Blazer Creed and reflected in our commitment to the University System of Georgia's Core Values.

Valdosta State University is a learning environment based on trust and mutual respect in which open dialogue, vigorous debate, and the free exchange of ideas are welcome. The University is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity, and citizenship. As members of this community, and proud Blazers, we will strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University.

Civility - A Blazer shows courtesy and compassion as well as respect for the dignity of every human being. Integrity
- Each Blazer is responsible for his or her own actions, and our community is stronger when we contemplate the context of our decisions and uphold the principles of trust and honesty. Citizenship
- Every Blazer has an interest in the well-being of the community, and, therefore, a duty to stay informed, to make positive contributions, and to offer support to those who need help. As a Blazer, we pledge to uphold the core principles of Civility, Integrity, and Citizenship.

Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service and dispatch appropriate personnel. Operate the Georgia Crime Information Center computerized database to enter and retrieve data.

Typical Allocation of Duties:

• Dispatch - 50%:
  Receive emergency and non-emergency calls for service and dispatch appropriate personnel. Enter call data into the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system.
• Monitor alarms and security - 15%:
  Respond to alarms, including security and weather alerts by dispatching and notifying appropriate personnel. Monitor security cameras and reports suspicious activities.
• Prepare reports - 15%:
  Prepare a variety of regular and special reports, including daily logs of calls received and dispatched. Maintain files and records.
• GCIC operation - 15%:
  Operate the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) database to enter and retrieve data and to conduct background, criminal record, and vehicle searches.
• Contact external agencies - 5%:
  Contact external law enforcement, fire, and other emergency response agencies as needed.

Required Experience:

High school diploma and one (1) year of related work experience.

$18.41/hr ($38,288/annual)

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://.

Applicants are required to provide:

• professional references with current contact information
• documentation of academic credentials
• employment history

Please note that during the search process, VSU reserves the right to: ask candidates who will serve in Positions of Trust to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a…