Campus Public Safety Dispatcher – Emergency Communications

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and holidays

Health insurance

Metro U-Pass transit benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis in St. Louis, MO maintains a busy Police Communications Center within the Enterprise Physical Operations division, delivering critical dispatch and safety services across campus.

The Dispatcher coordinates emergency and non-emergency calls, monitors alarms and CCTV, and supports staff training while ensuring accurate data entry and rapid incident response.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• REJIS certification may be required/preferred.
• No specific prior work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Receives emergency and non-emergency calls and directs them to appropriate services.
• Dispatches police using the radio system and assigns units as needed.
• Records police activity in the CAD system and maintains logs.
• Maintains contact with field personnel and monitors safety during operations.
• Monitors alarms and CCTV feeds and dispatches necessary personnel.
• Handles inquiries from the public and coordinates with media as needed.
• Ensures proper maintenance of recording equipment and daily communications logs.

Skills

Emergency Dispatch

Radio Systems

Police Dispatching

Customer Service

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

REJIS certification

Tools

REJIS

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis in St. Louis, MO maintains a busy Police Communications Center within the Enterprise Physical Operations division, delivering critical dispatch and safety services across campus.

The Dispatcher coordinates emergency and non-emergency calls, monitors alarms and CCTV, and supports staff training while ensuring accurate data entry and rapid incident response.