Campus Safety Emergency Communications Dispatcher

Dickinson College; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Generous time off

Parental leave

Homebuyer assistance

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA, is seeking a Dispatcher to support campus law enforcement and public safety operations. The role processes service requests and questions, handles emergency and non-emergency calls, and coordinates with officers via radio and CAD systems.

Essential duties include logging, information dissemination, and quick response in a fast-paced environment. A High School Diploma or GED is required to qualify for this full-time campus position within the Public Safety

Qualifications

• Handles emergency and non-emergency calls and requests in a campus public safety environment.
• Monitors police, radio and related communications systems to coordinate responses.
• Documents officer status and actions; maintains logs and CAD records, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process service requests and questions; direct to appropriate supervision when needed.
• Monitor and operate radio systems and CAD in real time to support campus safety operations.
• Provide information and assistance to students, staff, and guests; assist with lost and found, directions, and other campus services.
• Maintain accurate logs of activities, calls, and responses; ensure logs are complete and accessible to authorized personnel.

Skills

Communication skills

Radio operation

Public safety support

Log documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD)

Job description

Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA, is seeking a Dispatcher to support campus law enforcement and public safety operations. The role processes service requests and questions, handles emergency and non-emergency calls, and coordinates with officers via radio and CAD systems.

Essential duties include logging, information dissemination, and quick response in a fast-paced environment. A High School Diploma or GED is required to qualify for this full-time campus position within the Public Safety