Emergency Dispatch Operator — Benefits Included

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOM; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

Retirement planning

Job summary

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOM serves as OU Health Sciences City Campus Police department’s dispatcher team, handling emergency calls, service requests, and monitoring security systems. You will be the eyes and ears for the department, coordinating responses and ensuring safety across campus.

The role offers a rotating shift schedule with a targeted salary up to $18.00 per hour, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to obtain required certifications within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• No prior experience required.
• Valid driver license required.
• Must obtain Oklahoma Law Enforcement Telecommunications Systems Terminal Operator Certification within 6 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Receive and prioritize simultaneous calls on multiple instruments and dispatch responses to calls for service and to alarms.
• Control police radio frequencies, record and monitor all radio transmissions and incoming telephone calls and maintain required logs and records.
• Determine whether an emergency is in the dispatch service area and provide accurate directions to locations.
• Relay records and information to officers in the field.
• Perform various duties as needed to fulfill the function of the position.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Driver License

OST Certification

Job description

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOM serves as OU Health Sciences City Campus Police department’s dispatcher team, handling emergency calls, service requests, and monitoring security systems. You will be the eyes and ears for the department, coordinating responses and ensuring safety across campus.

The role offers a rotating shift schedule with a targeted salary up to $18.00 per hour, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to obtain required certifications within six months of hire.