What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Safety Dispatch Lead III position at St Olaf College?
Job Description
Job Title : Public Safety Dispatch Lead
Classification : Student Employee (non-exempt)
Name and Address of Employer : St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
Department Name : Public Safety
Unit Number (5 digits) : 16315
Length of Position : See Employment Authorization
Contact Person / Supervisor : Zita Toth Gaddis
Pay Rate (Check One) Standard Hourly Rate X Supervisory / Special Skills Hourly Rate
To be selected for this position of Dispatch Lead, students MUST currently be employed with Public Safety as a Public Safety Dispatcher.
Description of the Position : (Purpose of the Position) : Primary answerer of the 24 / 7 Public Safety telephone. Under the direction of the Department of Public Safety and Communications Center Director, conduct training for new Dispatch hires.
Transferable Skills : Communication, information management, emergency preparedness.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Under the direction of the Department of Public Safety and Communications Center Director, conduct training for new Dispatch hires.
- Answer the Public Safety emergency number, gather important information, and dispatch officers.
- Report emergencies to the Northfield Police, Fire or Rescue Departments as requested.
- Dispatch on-campus Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT's) to medical calls.
- Answer calls for Safe Ride & Safe Walk and dispatch as appropriate.
- Contact college facilities personnel as requested.
- Enter telephone calls received and important information into the records management system.
- Provide accurate information to callers.
Qualifications : (Education / Experience / Skills)
