Campus Emergency Communications Dispatcher

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Town of Bangor (WI); On-site; USD 22,041 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Flexible health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin is seeking a Police Dispatcher I to join the University Police Department. This regular, full‑time role supports campus safety by handling two‑way radios, phones, and computer systems, coordinating internal and external communications, and maintaining accurate police records.

The dispatcher must stay calm under pressure, prioritize tasks, and adhere to university policies. The schedule includes nights, weekends, and holidays with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must become certified and maintain certification with the WIDOJ Time system.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and email tools (Outlook).
• Strong communication, multitasking, and confidentiality practices.

Responsibilities

• Documents incidents accurately and follows applicable policies.
• Troubleshoots, triages, and escalates issues per policies.
• Schedules logistics and resources for emergency responses.
• Communicates instructions clearly in high-stress situations.
• Operates radios, consoles, and equipment to process requests.

Skills

MS Office

Outlook

Multitasking

Communication

Attention to detail

Discretion

Telephone etiquette

Typing

Public safety communications

Education

High school diploma

Tools

WIDOJ Time system

Job description

The University of Wisconsin is seeking a Police Dispatcher I to join the University Police Department. This regular, full‑time role supports campus safety by handling two‑way radios, phones, and computer systems, coordinating internal and external communications, and maintaining accurate police records.

The dispatcher must stay calm under pressure, prioritize tasks, and adhere to university policies. The schedule includes nights, weekends, and holidays with overtime as needed.