UHPD Dispatcher 1

Department: Police

Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description:

Receives emergency and non-emergency requests from the University community and dispatches calls to University Police Officers using a police radio.

1. Responds to requests for service, information and other business that comes into the police department by telephone, emergency call box or made in person at the public service window.
2. Transmits requests for service and related information to the appropriate Police Officer using a police radio.
3. Inputs information into a computer database; reviews and corrects data as necessary.
4. Monitors campus fire and burglar alarm systems, acknowledges triggered alarms, and dispatches officers when needed.
5. Operates radio consoles, portable radios, Dictaphone recorder, telecopier and other equipment located in the communications center.
6. Issues equipment and supplies such as radios, batteries and keys to department personnel and maintains related records.
7. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

*Must obtain TCOLE Telecommunications License within 12 months.

MQ: Education: Requires a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc. as might normally be acquired through attainment of a high school diploma or GED.

Experience: No experience is required.

Certification/Licensing: None. Must obtain TCOLE communications certification within 12 months of hire.