Police Dispatcher

Job Details

Police Dispatcher

Department: DAF University Police Department

Part/Full Time: Full Time

About UofSC

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised Job Summary

The Police Dispatcher assists with the activities of the security operations center for the University of South Carolina’s Division of Law Enforcement and Safety. In addition to receiving 9-1-1 calls in the security operations center and handling the dispatching of police resources to respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service, the police dispatcher also plays an integral role in providing real-time investigative and logistical support to law enforcement officers that are responding to in-progress crimes and other incidents. Additionally, the police dispatcher monitors an array of on-campus alarm systems and determines the appropriate response to alarm activations. Exercising high levels of attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality, the police dispatcher utilizes a variety of law enforcement-sensitive communications systems and databases in a timely manner.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of keyboarding and be accurate in communicating electronically.

Special Instructions to Applicant

ANNUAL COMPENSATION/HIRING PROCESS
$52,445-$58,400 (With supplemental pay for shift work and depending on educational level)

PLUS – Annual Step Salary Increases

PLUS – Benefits such as USC Tuition Assistance, Gym Membership, State Health Insurance, State Retirement, 15 Days of Annual Leave/15 Days of Sick Leave per Year, and Permanent Shifts (Days or Nights).

Our hiring process is thorough and may take 8 to 12 weeks. Applicants not selected for employment are notified in writing and are eligible to reapply for subsequent postings. The steps are:

1. Application All entry-level positions at the Division will be posted on the University’s jobs website at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. All applicants must submit their applications through this website.
2. Application Review The Division reviews applications based on applicant’s qualifications.
3. Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) - Applicants will be sent an email with login information to complete the PHQ, an online employment evaluation tool for public safety agencies.
4. Skills Assessment – Applicants will be sent an email with login information to complete an online skills assessment to evaluate an applicant’s ability to perform duties relevant to the position.
5. Initial Interview -After PHQ completion, selected applicants will be scheduled for an interview.
6. Polygraph Examination – Applicants will be scheduled for a pre-employment polygraph examination. Applicants will be provided with the topical areas prior to taking the examination.
7. Background Investigation – Applicants will have a background investigation conducted by the Division.
8. Psychological Examination – Applicants will be scheduled for a psychological examination.
9. Command Staff Interview Applicants will have an interview with the Division’s Command Staff.
10. Chief of Police Interview – Applicants will have a final interview with the Chief of Police.
11. Offer of Employment – After the interview, any offer of employment will be made with a start date.
12. Post-Offer Medical Evaluation/Drug Test – Applicants will be scheduled for a medical evaluation/drug test.

Additional Benefits:

• Dependent Scholarships
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities