What are the responsibilities and job description for the University Police Dispatcher position at University of South Dakota Police Department?
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a dispatcher. As a dispatcher, you will play a crucial role in maintaining public safety and enforcing laws within our campus community. This position requires a strong sense of responsibility, excellent communication skills, and the ability to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations.
The USD University Police Department Dispatcher is an entry-level position to be trained in collecting information from the general public and other agencies through verbal, written, or computer contact; analyze and evaluate the urgency of the request and prioritize the request; disseminate to proper personnel or deploy appropriate maintenance, law enforcement, fire and ambulance services. This position accesses and researches numerous computer databases to gather information and apprise police officers and other agencies of information to assist in investigations. This position transmits and monitors radio transmissions, log officer’s daily activities, report incidents, and dispatch emergency and non-emergency services to necessary locations. This position will attend the SD Basic 911 Telecommunicator certification course within their first year of employment. The applicant must meet the minimum standards as outlined in SD Administrative Rule Chapter 2:05:01. Duties to include dispatching, parking enforcement, working special events and other duties as assigned. Dispatchers currently work a rotating schedule. Shifts are midnight to 8 AM, 8 AM to 4 PM, and 4 PM to midnight.
This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about serving their community and upholding the law. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement within the public safety/law enforcement field.
Apply online at https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu/postings/42636.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.40 per hour
Benefits:
- 457(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Rotating shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21
