Campus Police Dispatcher & 24/7 Communications

New Mexico Highlands University Portal; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM seeks a Dispatcher to support campus police operations. The role involves monitoring security systems, receiving information, and dispatching field units to incidents, while handling confidential data with reliability and discretion.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and at least six months of dispatch/telephone operator experience, with the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Six months’ paid experience as a dispatcher/telephone operator.
• Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and odd hours.
• Must obtain a Telecommunicators Certification within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as receptionist at Campus Police Headquarters.
• Monitor a 24 hour fire and camera system.
• Dispatch assignments to field units in response to incidents.
• Maintain fire logs and case numbers.
• Operate the radio and telephone systems to communicate with officers.
• Prepare and file offense/incident/accident reports.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Telephone protocol

Message relay

Typing and filing

Follow instructions

Independence

Teamwork

Verbal & written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM seeks a Dispatcher to support campus police operations. The role involves monitoring security systems, receiving information, and dispatching field units to incidents, while handling confidential data with reliability and discretion.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and at least six months of dispatch/telephone operator experience, with the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.