Campus Public Safety Communications Dispatcher

Medical University of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 38,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a Dispatcher for the Department of Public Safety to operate the base radio station, answer phones, and dispatch officers on campus. You will maintain communications with Public Safety Officers and MUHA Safety and Security.

The role requires a high school diploma and experience with voice communications systems, with opportunities to mentor staff and supervise dispatch personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; two years of voice communications experience.
• Experience with telecommunications and central switchboard operations.
• Ability to train others and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Operate base radio station and dispatch officers.
• Answer non-emergency and emergency lines and record information.
• Maintain dispatch log and log events.
• Coordinate calls with Public Safety Officers.
• Use NCIC teletype to obtain information.

Skills

Emergency dispatch

Radio communications

Public safety coordination

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in technical communications

Tools

NCIC teletype

Radio system equipment

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a Dispatcher for the Department of Public Safety to operate the base radio station, answer phones, and dispatch officers on campus. You will maintain communications with Public Safety Officers and MUHA Safety and Security.

The role requires a high school diploma and experience with voice communications systems, with opportunities to mentor staff and supervise dispatch personnel.