Campus Emergency Communications Dispatcher

Inside Higher Ed; Lorman (MS); On-site; USD 20,272 - 24,777; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Lorman, MS, is seeking a Communication Officer to manage incoming emergency calls and maintain radio communication with emergency personnel. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, be 21 years of age, and possess knowledge of computer skills. This full-time role requires discretion and the ability to handle various responsibilities related to public safety and emergency management.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Maintain radio contact with Police and Emergency personnel assigned to the university’s properties.
• Exercise discretion, courtesy and tact while making calls.
• Make network distribution of traffic based on enforcement needs.
• Review incoming and outgoing criminal‑related law‑enforcement traffic.
• Make notification of unusual events or incidents to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Monitor camera system.
• Maintain working knowledge of emergency management procedures.
• Report problems with network operations and performance.
• Adhere to procedures required by relevant Justice Information Centers.
• Maintain necessary logs and files and prepare and/or submit daily reports.
• Receive training on retrieval, analysis for enforcement data.

Skills

Knowledge of computer or related skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

A leading educational institution in Lorman, MS, is seeking a Communication Officer to manage incoming emergency calls and maintain radio communication with emergency personnel. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, be 21 years of age, and possess knowledge of computer skills. This full-time role requires discretion and the ability to handle various responsibilities related to public safety and emergency management.