Communications Technician, Campus Safety

Position Summary

The Communication Technician (Dispatcher) works in the University of Denver Campus Safety Communications Center which is a 24/7 operation. The Communications Technician is responsible for receiving and dispatching calls and messages to Campus Safety Officers for the University of Denver campus. Through which they participate in providing a safe and secure campus environment by receiving and prioritizing calls, relaying accurate information to responding personnel.

Essential Functions

• Communications Technicians work in the Communications Center which is a twenty-four hour, seven days per week operation involving telephone and radio work.
• Typically, training for new staff to reach full performance takes five months.
• The Communications Center is the primary Campus Safety/emergency answering point for the University of Denver.
• Adheres to all Division and University policies, procedures, directives, rules and regulations
• Participates in the Divisions recruitment and accreditation efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.