Campus Police Dispatcher & Communications Specialist

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Police Department seeks a Dispatcher for our Public Safety team. This role handles radio and telephone communications, coordinates responses, and maintains familiarity with CALEA standards as a contributing member of a nationally accredited agency.

Duties include operating ACJIC/NCIC terminals and equipment in the Communications Center. Starting hourly pay is $17.95, with rotation across shifts and days.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to type twenty-five (25) WPM required.
• Strong multitasking and adherence to department policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Sends and receives radio transmissions from sworn and non-sworn field units and surrounding agencies.
• Answers the telephone and determines the form of assistance required and ensures appropriate units respond or are referred.
• Performs multitasking with priority and maintains knowledge of all department policies and procedures.
• Operates the ACJIC/NCIC terminal and becomes certified on it.
• Operates equipment in the Communications Center.
• Rotates on all shifts and all days of the week at the supervisor's discretion.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

25 WPM typing

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Police Department seeks a Dispatcher for our Public Safety team. This role handles radio and telephone communications, coordinates responses, and maintains familiarity with CALEA standards as a contributing member of a nationally accredited agency.

Duties include operating ACJIC/NCIC terminals and equipment in the Communications Center. Starting hourly pay is $17.95, with rotation across shifts and days.