Campus Police Communications Dispatcher

Towson University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Towson University seeks a Dispatcher for the University Police Communications Center. The role handles emergency and non-emergency calls, radio communications for campus officers, and coordination with allied agencies to initiate and relay information.

The position operates multiple lines and computer terminals essential to campus safety. The dispatcher records incidents, monitors lines, and maintains radio links with campus departments, ensuring timely responses and safety of university

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and two years clerical or related experience.
• Candidate must possess basic computer skills and experience with Windows-based communications systems and alarm systems.
• 30 college credits equate to one year of experience (year-for-year substitution).

Responsibilities

• Answers emergency and non-emergency telephones and police radios.
• Provides radio communications for University Police officers on campus.
• Initiates and receives information and requests for services from allied law enforcement agencies.
• Monitors thirty additional telephone lines connected to the campus emergency telephone system.
• Receives and records information and requests for police services in-person and via telephone.
• Initiates telephonic communications with local police departments and emergency centers.
• Monitors and maintains radio communications with campus departments for mutual support and protection of property.
• Operates various computer terminals/equipment used by the department.
• This position is ESSENTIAL and may require weekends and holidays.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Windows-based communications systems

Alarm systems

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Towson University seeks a Dispatcher for the University Police Communications Center. The role handles emergency and non-emergency calls, radio communications for campus officers, and coordination with allied agencies to initiate and relay information.

The position operates multiple lines and computer terminals essential to campus safety. The dispatcher records incidents, monitors lines, and maintains radio links with campus departments, ensuring timely responses and safety of university