Campus Safety Dispatcher (Casual/Part-Time)

Bucknell University; Lewisburg (Union County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling options

Medical, prescription drug, vision, &d

Life and long-term disability保险

Tuition remission for staff

Job summary

Bucknell University is seeking a part-time Communications Officer for its 24-hour Communications Center. This casual role handles emergency and routine calls, dispatches Public Safety Officers, and monitors key security and communication systems.

The position is on-campus, up to 17 hours per week across three shifts, with responsibilities including documentation, security monitoring, and supporting residential services. High School Diploma or GED is required, with APCO certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Emergency Response/Communications: Answer telephone and radio calls; collect information and dispatch appropriate emergency personnel to incidents, alarms and emergencies.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate operation logs in accordance with federal emergency communication regulations.
• Security Monitoring & Emergency Alerting: Monitor and operate University camera and surveillance systems; monitor fire, intrusion, alarms and alert personnel as appropriate.
• Support Services: Assist residential support services resolve student access and parking issues.
• Evidence & Information Retrieval: Search recording logs to support officer requests.
• Data Maintenance & Integrity: Update campus buildings addresses, GPS readings and building types in databases used in university information systems.
• After-Hours Operations & Maintenance Coordination: Submit computerized work orders to Facilities; coordinate personnel for after-hours calls.
• Non Essential Functions: Perform other tasks as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Bucknell University is seeking a part-time Communications Officer for its 24-hour Communications Center. This casual role handles emergency and routine calls, dispatches Public Safety Officers, and monitors key security and communication systems.

The position is on-campus, up to 17 hours per week across three shifts, with responsibilities including documentation, security monitoring, and supporting residential services. High School Diploma or GED is required, with APCO certifications preferred.