Communication Dispatcher II

National Police; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Police Department seeks a Dispatcher II, an entry-level, uniformed support role within the Police Communication Center. You will operate CAD to dispatch non-emergency and 911 calls, manage radios, and liaise with campus, local, and state agencies while maintaining detailed incident records.

Responsibilities emphasize prioritizing information, using CJIS/databases, and providing timely, accurate communications under supervision.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of geographical directions.
• Typing and keyboarding skills.
• Computer skills including handling multiple monitoring systems.
• Ability to read and speak the English language clearly.

Responsibilities

• Receive, prioritize, transmit and document calls for service.
• Dispatch Police, EHS, EMS to incidents and alerts.
• Operate CAD and radio systems per regulations.
• Disseminate information to campus personnel and external agencies.
• Maintain records/logs of messages and contacts in CAD.

Skills

Typing

Geographic directions

Reading English

Keyboarding

Multisystem monitoring

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Leaps/CJIS/NCIC

Job description

Position Summary

The Dispatcher II position is an entry level, uniformed non-sworn, support position for the University Police Department. Under general supervision of the Dispatch Supervisor or the shift commander, the Dispatcher II will perform a variety of specialized support duties the Police Communication Center. Support duties may include: Operating a centralized computer aided dispatch system (CAD) to dispatch non-emergency and 911 calls for service to the campus community. This includes receiving, prioritizing, and transmitting first notification of calls for service for police, fire, and medical assistance from the campus community. The Dispatcher II will operate a fixed radio system, transmitting messages to multiple and portable units under strict rules and regulations. The Dispatcher II communicates via state and national criminal databases and is responsible for effective and accurate communications between campus law enforcement, the public, and external law enforcement agencies. Extensively documents actions and outcomes from all police, fire, and medical incidents occurring on campus into the CAD system; and perform related work as required. Regular use of judgement and discretion is necessary to set priorities, assess the importance of information and react quickly and effectively.

Essential Functions

• Receives, prioritizes, transmits and documents first notification of calls for service for police, fire and medical assistance from the University community.
• Acknowledges, records and dispatches appropriate Police, EHS, and Boston EMS and Fire Department to fire, intrusion and panic alarm calls received via outside alarm companies.
• Receives, records and dispatches appropriate Police, EHS, vendor, and when applicable fire units to elevator and campus help phones.
• Receives and disseminates information through various technologies, i.e., police radio broadcast system, teletype system, CJIS Web RMV and statewide police telecommunications.
• Disseminates information to appropriate department personnel on routine and emergency incidents, complaints, crimes-in-progress and medical emergencies via radio, telephone, and LAN technologies.
• Disseminates and records information provided to numerous federal, state, municipal law enforcement and other emergency response agencies at the scene of an incident.
• Records and disseminates information to assist sworn personnel in the coordination of activities of law enforcement personnel who are engaged in significant, high-stress law enforcement and fire service actions such as high-speed chases, domestic abuse, medical assistance, natural disasters, motor vehicle accidents with injuries, psychological commitments, drug surveillance, restraining orders and search warrants, etc.
• Maintains records and logs of information such as all messages received and transmitted and individuals or authorities to contact in emergency situations via computer aided dispatch (CAD) system.
• Provides, at the direction and discretion of a senior command staff member, campus-wide critical emergency notifications system following established federal, state and Clery Act guidelines.
• Disseminates and records information provided by other law enforcement agencies relative to missing or wanted individuals, criminal history checks, stolen property and sensitive intelligence such as drug interdiction and terrorist activities, etc., in a prompt fashion to appropriate department personnel.
• Responds to requests for information from the public and other agencies, providing general, non-critical information concerning travel directions, general hazards, construction work, weather and road conditions.
• Enters appropriate data records via Leaps/CJIS/NCIC systems to assure proper recording in compliance with state records retention standards.
• Trains and guides on department systems.
• Responds to requests for, and disseminates, student information retrieved via the University’s records program to appropriate department personnel.
• Maintains a working knowledge of the University’s camera systems to provide assistance to investigating officer(s) when necessary, and to provide a visual means of monitoring areas impacted by emergencies, i.e. motor vehicle accidents and emergency weather conditions.
• Maintains ability to retrieve previous radio transmissions or telephone calls through recording software and playback systems.
• Keeps abreast and complies with all Police Communication Center guidelines, directives, announcements, special orders, policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties, consistent with position, as required.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Knowledge of geographical directions (north, south east, west).
• Typing/keyboarding skills
• Computer skills including skills in handling multiple computer monitoring systems.
• Ability to read and speak the English language in a clear and concise manner.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Previous experience with law enforcement or security dispatching
• Bilingual background with fluency in Spanish or Vietnamese
• Possession of a current APCO Basic Dispatch certificate