Campus Safety & Security Dispatcher 2026-2027

Pinkerton Academy; Derry (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinkerton Academy seeks a Campus Safety & Security Dispatcher for the 2026-2027 academic year in Derry, NH. This 40-hour, 6:30 am–3:00 pm role is non-exempt and weekday-only.

The candidate will monitor radios, cameras, and access control systems, dispatch officers, and maintain logs while handling confidential information with discretion. A high school diploma and 2 years in related fields are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years of related field experience.
• Experience in security dispatch or public safety preferred.
• Proficiency in radio communication and dispatch-related systems essential.
• Strong verbal and written communication; maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Monitor radio system and communicate effectively on radio.
• Monitor information systems: database, camera, access control.
• Ensure resources are assigned to calls and track progress.
• Answer incoming calls at Security desk and escalate threats as needed.
• Elicit necessary information from callers.
• Dispatch officers to requests for assistance and provide information.
• Maintain daily activity log and officer activity records.
• Assist department with information requests and maintain community relations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Radio systems

Camera systems

Dispatch software

Communication

Confidentiality

Emergency response

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Radio systems

Camera systems

Access control system

Informational database

Job description

Position:Campus Safety & Security Dispatcher 2026-2027

Location: Derry, NH

Job Id:773

# of Openings:1

Campus Safety and Security Dispatcher

Shift Schedules

Academic-year position, 40 hours/week, non-exempt. Hours are 6:30 am-3:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Supervisors

Director of Safety and Security/School Marshal

Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with a minimum of two years of experience in a related field. Previous experience in security dispatch, emergency communications, or public safety is highly preferred. Proficiency in radio communication and dispatch-related computer systems is essential. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required. Must be able to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality. A criminal background check will be conducted and reviewed as part of the hiring process.

Skills Required

Demonstrated ability to operate multiple software platforms concurrently (e.g., radio systems, camera systems). Skilled in synthesizing diverse and unrelated information and activities to identify potential emergency situations. Capable of responding swiftly, calmly, accurately, and effectively to emergencies of varying scope and severity. Strong attention to detail, including maintaining required records and accurately interpreting procedures and policies. Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.

Work Expectations

• Monitor the radio system and effectively and appropriately communicate on this radio system.
• Monitor computer systems, to include an informational database, camera system, and access control system.
• Ensure the appropriate resources have been committed to the call for service and check on their progress/status.
• Answers all incoming calls to the Security desk. Alert/escalate safety threats as needed.
• Elicits the necessary and pertinent information from the caller.
• Dispatch officers to all requests for assistance; accurately respond to officer requests for information.
• Maintain a daily log of activities, including pertinent information regarding officer activity and other related information.
• Assists members of the department with requests for information.
• Promote and maintain positive community relations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. These may change at any time with or without notice.