Campus Public Safety Dispatcher & Communications

Dickinson College, PA; Carlisle, Northern (Cumberland County, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Generous time off

Parental leave

Tuition benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA seeks a Communications Officer to support Public Safety operations. You will handle emergency and non-emergency calls, monitor radio and alarm systems, and assist the college community with information requests, while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities include documenting officer activity, using CAD, and coordinating with officers for efficient dispatch and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Handles emergency and non-emergency calls with discretion.
• Monitors police radio, CAD, and alarm systems.
• Documents and preserves logs accurately in CAD.
• Maintains confidentiality and liaises with officers when needed.

Responsibilities

• Handle emergency and non-emergency telephone calls and prioritize critical information.
• Monitor and operate radio, alarm, and CCTV systems; dispatch personnel as needed.
• Provide information and assistance to the public with tact and discretion.
• Accurately document officer status, location and activity; maintain logs and CAD records.

Skills

Emergency dispatch

Radio systems operation

CAD systems

Records management

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CAD systems

Police radio systems

Security cameras

Job description

Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA seeks a Communications Officer to support Public Safety operations. You will handle emergency and non-emergency calls, monitor radio and alarm systems, and assist the college community with information requests, while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities include documenting officer activity, using CAD, and coordinating with officers for efficient dispatch and service delivery.