Campus Emergency Communications Specialist

University of Kansas; Tipton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holiday pay

Retirement program

Medical & dental insurance

Life & disability insurance

Tuition assistance up to 12 credit hrs

Job summary

University of Kansas is seeking a full-time Emergency Communications Officer to work with police and emergency personnel, receiving and prioritizing information via radio, telephone, and CAD systems. The role also processes police records and operates 24/7 dispatch operations with rotating 10-hour shifts.

The KU Emergency Communications Center handles 24/7 operations, offers a comprehensive benefits package, and requires NCIC certification within the initial probation period.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Operate a radio base station and communicate with multiple agencies.
• Log pertinent information and monitor unit status.

Skills

Emergency dispatch

Radio operations

Data entry accuracy

Communication under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio base station

CAD (Computer-Aided Dispatch)

Alarm systems

TTY devices

Job description

University of Kansas is seeking a full-time Emergency Communications Officer to work with police and emergency personnel, receiving and prioritizing information via radio, telephone, and CAD systems. The role also processes police records and operates 24/7 dispatch operations with rotating 10-hour shifts.

The KU Emergency Communications Center handles 24/7 operations, offers a comprehensive benefits package, and requires NCIC certification within the initial probation period.