Campus Dispatch & Switchboard Operator

OBU; Shawnee, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental coverage

Life insurance including AD&D

Vision coverage (optional)

Education benefits at OBU and other hE

Job summary

Oklahoma Baptist University seeks a Dispatch/Switchboard Operator to manage the campus switchboard and dispatch officers for the University Police Department. This safety sensitive role operates the PBX console, radios, and phones, monitors cameras, and coordinates with law enforcement.

It is a 40-hour-per-week position. The role requires endurance for night/weekend shifts and a commitment to professional and discreet service in a university setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience in switchboard, dispatch, and surveillance monitoring preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend the switchboard during all hours of operation.
• Answer switchboard and transfer calls to appropriate offices.
• Monitor surveillance cameras covering the campus.
• Dispatch officers to service calls.
• Communicate with other Universities or Law Enforcement Agencies.
• Complete Officer Shift Log.

Skills

Effective communication

Stress management

Punctuality

Decision making

Discretion

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

PBX console

Radio base station

Telephone

Job description

Oklahoma Baptist University seeks a Dispatch/Switchboard Operator to manage the campus switchboard and dispatch officers for the University Police Department. This safety sensitive role operates the PBX console, radios, and phones, monitors cameras, and coordinates with law enforcement.

It is a 40-hour-per-week position. The role requires endurance for night/weekend shifts and a commitment to professional and discreet service in a university setting.