Police Dispatcher

Posting Number 20112081 Position Title Police Dispatcher - Pooled Positions FTE 1.00 Position Type Staff Department Police Department

Position Summary Information

Job Summary/Basic Function

JOB SUMMARY:

Police Dispatcher - Open Recruitment

(FY 21)

* If applying for part-time, it is a requirement to be a certified dispatcher.

Employees in this classification are responsible for the general operation of the Communications Center. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Support Services Sergeant and may require work at night and on weekends.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Operate department two-way radio equipment and maintain radio logs
* Answer telephone and give out information
* Determine when information received requires emergency action and relay such information to the necessary patrol units
* Coordinate police, fire, ambulance and other emergency requests
* Monitor alarm systems to detect unauthorized entry to University buildings
* Operate computer terminals

Minimum Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

* Experience or training to perform duties of the job.
* Ability to read and interpret departmental laws, regulations, special departmental orders, polices and written reports
* Knowledge of operating computer equipment
* Knowledge of operating two-way radio equipment
* Willingness to work at night, weekends, and to report for duty during emergency situations.

EDUCATION/LICENSE:

* Graduation from an accredited high school, or a G.E.D.
* Must attend and successfully complete a 40 hour basic certification school as determined by the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement Standards and Education within one (1) year after appointment
* Must attend and successfully complete a 40 hour TLETS - Basic Telecommunications and TCIC/NCIC procedure school as determined by the Texas D.P.S. within one (1) year after appointment

PHYSICAL/MENTAL:

* Must be able to deal tactfully with the public. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the public. Must comply with established University standards and policies
* Must be able to stand rigid character investigation
* Must have the ability to exercise a certain degree of independent judgement and to promote good public relations
* Must have the ability to speak and write clearly and accurately

EEO Statement

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran's Preference Statement

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas SB 805, Section 657.003.

Preferred Qualifications Security Sensitive Statement

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Salary $30,000 Work Hours

Application Information

Posting Date 03/15/2021 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions