Campus Communications Dispatcher — 911 & CAD Expert

Washington University in St. Louis; Missouri; On-site; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Health insurance

Metro transit U-Pass

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a dispatcher for its Communications Center to coordinate emergency and non-emergency calls on campus.

You will dispatch police units, enter data into the CAD system, monitor alarms, and liaise with field personnel while maintaining logs and campus awareness. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, state telecommunicator certification, strong typing, and the ability to work varied shifts in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• State-certified Telecommunicator preferred.
• Willingness to pass drug screen and background check.
• Strong computer literacy and dispatch knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Answer emergency and non-emergency calls and referrals.
• Dispatch police units and assign resources via radio.
• Enter data into CAD and maintain logs.
• Monitor alarms and CCTV and coordinate with field personnel.
• Maintain campus routing and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Emergency Dispatch

Radio Systems

Listening Effectively

Multitasking

Decision Making

Oral Communications

Written Communication

Stress Management

Teamwork

Police Dispatching

Scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

REJIS Certification

Tools

CAD System

Police Radio Equipment

E-911 Communications System

Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD)

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a dispatcher for its Communications Center to coordinate emergency and non-emergency calls on campus.

You will dispatch police units, enter data into the CAD system, monitor alarms, and liaise with field personnel while maintaining logs and campus awareness. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, state telecommunicator certification, strong typing, and the ability to work varied shifts in a fast-paced environment.