Campus Public Safety Dispatcher: Calm, Critical Response

Elmhurst; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Job summary

Elmhurst seeks a Public Safety Dispatcher to serve as the in‑office public safety representative. You will answer calls for service, monitor alarms and video systems, and coordinate with patrol staff and facilities management to protect life and property.

Responsibilities include handling incidents, notifying 911, maintaining logs, and performing data entry for reports and parking records. Shift work includes overnight hours in a dispatch center environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal directives.
• Strong communication and composure under stress.

Responsibilities

• Answer calls and walk‑up inquiries for service.
• Gather information to assess situations and relay to responders.
• Communicate with 911 personnel for emergency assistance.
• Activate emergency procedures per department rules.
• Operate security and dispatch systems to monitor activity and log events.
• Issue parking permits and University IDs as needed.
• Enter data into incident reports and work orders accurately.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Clear radio/phone communication

English proficiency

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Dispatch software

Video surveillance systems

Job description

Elmhurst seeks a Public Safety Dispatcher to serve as the in‑office public safety representative. You will answer calls for service, monitor alarms and video systems, and coordinate with patrol staff and facilities management to protect life and property.

Responsibilities include handling incidents, notifying 911, maintaining logs, and performing data entry for reports and parking records. Shift work includes overnight hours in a dispatch center environment.