Dispatcher University Police

TITLE: Dispatcher

DEPARTMENT: University Police

REPORTS TO: Communications Supervisor

CLASSIFICATION: Staff-12 months

EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD

STANDARD WORK HOURS: 40 hours per week

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time 

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY: 

Under direct supervision, answers incoming calls, dispatches officers, and monitors police radio alarms. Operates National Crime Information Center (NCIC) computer.  May perform clerical duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Receives telephone calls concerning crimes, emergencies, and other requests for police assistance.
• Monitors fire and burglar alarms and alarm systems for all university buildings.
• Broadcasts orders to patrol officers in the vicinity to investigate complaints or request when appropriate; relays instructions or questions from remote units.
• Operates the NCIC computer to run checks on vehicles and/or persons.
• Records call broadcasts and complaints received; performs data entry on the computer.
• Relays radio and telephone messages between police officers and the community.
• Performs receptionist duties; responds to questions from walk-ins and telephone traffic.
• Performs various clerical duties including completing the daily log and filing police reports.
• Will perform administrative duties as assigned; which may include work in Microsoft Suite and Banner.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 

• Knowledge of telephone consoles and related equipment.
• Ability to interact and communicate with people over the telephone, often in stressful situations.
• Records maintenance skills.
• Skill in the use of computers for technical and communication applications.
• Word processing and/or data entry skills.
• Receptionist skills.
• Knowledge of fire and burglar alarm systems reporting.
• Clerical, word processing, and/or office skills.
• Knowledge of radio dispatch regulations, procedures, protocols, and/or equipment.
• Ability to answer the telephone and take messages.  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• This position does not have supervisory responsibility.  

OTHER DUTIES:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High school diploma or GED; no previous work experience required of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Licensing and Certifications: NA

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• No or very limited physical effort is required.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa

Internal candidates are encouraged to apply.

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.