Campus Police Dispatcher & Records Coordinator

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University seeks a full-time Police Dispatcher Recorder (Grade 5) to join the University Police team. Responsibilities include receiving and recording calls, coordinating officer responses, and maintaining logs and databases across campus locations.”

Applicants should have 1–2 years of relevant experience, be able to work rotating shifts, and comply with background checks. The position is part of the Teamsters Local Union No. 8 bargaining unit.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of effective experience
• Employment with the University will require successful background checks
• This position is part of the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 8. See Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Responsibilities

• Receive and record all complaints or requests for assistance in person, by telephone, email, radio, letter or other means
• Question complainants and obtain all available, pertinent information needed to take further action
• Obtain and relay information to facilitate apprehension of offenders of crimes in progress
• Select and coordinate the response of officers to crimes in progress
• Refer information to the proper supervisor, officer, or department
• Receive telephone calls from emergency phones and maintain database
• Disseminate various types of information to police officers and other individuals requesting such information
• Record information on dispatch cards and logs, including press releases, logs, and incident numbers
• Monitor and respond to alarms and incidents at university locations
• Train newly hired Police Dispatcher recorders as required

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University seeks a full-time Police Dispatcher Recorder (Grade 5) to join the University Police team. Responsibilities include receiving and recording calls, coordinating officer responses, and maintaining logs and databases across campus locations.”

Applicants should have 1–2 years of relevant experience, be able to work rotating shifts, and comply with background checks. The position is part of the Teamsters Local Union No. 8 bargaining unit.