Part-Time Police Dispatcher

Auburn University at Montgomery; Montgomery (AL); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Auburn University at Montgomery Campus Police Department is seeking a part-time Police Dispatcher to handle routine and emergency communications on campus. The role involves relaying calls to police, fire, and public agencies, maintaining logs and incident reports, and monitoring safety systems.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to operate communications equipment, write reports, and coordinate with external agencies while managing multiple demands in

Qualifications

• Education: high school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge: radio 10-codes and radio communication guidelines.
• Knowledge: law enforcement jargon and departmental procedures.
• Ability: operate communications equipment and write/maintain reports.
• Ability: communicate with other public agencies and handle multiple demands.

Responsibilities

• Receive, relay, and/or transmit routine and emergency calls to police, fire, and other public agencies.
• Maintain log of radio transmissions, telephone calls, and other information.
• Maintain incident reports of criminal activity or complaints; assist in ticket administration.
• Monitor fire alarm system.
• Issue parking decals.

Skills

Radio 10-codes

Radio communication

Law enforcement jargon

Report writing

Public agency coordination

Multi-tasking

Clear instruction delivery

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Auburn University at Montgomery Campus Police Department invites applications for a part- time Police Dispatcher.

All employees at AUM are considered to be Responsible Employees and have the duty to immediately report information that has the potential to adversely impact safety or wellness on our campus.
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) requires public educational institutions to collect and maintain certain safety and crime information. Due to the role this position plays on our campus, this position has been identified as being a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSAs are individuals designated by the University with responsibility for supervising or ensuring safety of others (including student employees in the course of their employment duties) and have a duty to report crimes observed or reported to them.

Responsibilities

• Receive, relay, and/or transmit routine and emergency calls to police, fire, and other public agencies.
• Maintain log of radio transmissions, telephone calls, and other information.
• Maintain incident reports of criminal activity or complaints; assist in ticket administration.
• Monitor fire alarm system.
• Issue parking decals.

Qualifications

Education equivalent to completion of high school.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of radio 10-codes and appropriate radio communication guidelines
Knowledge of law enforcement jargon
Knowledge of AUM Police Department procedures and policies
Ability to operate communications equipment
Ability to write and maintain reports
Ability to communicate with other public agencies
Ability to respond to multiple competing demands
Ability to speak clearly and provide clear and concise instructions to others

Why Work at AUM?

Located in Alabama's vibrant state capital, Auburn University at Montgomery is a fast-growing university on the rise. Don't just take our word for it: The Princeton Review rates us as one of the best colleges in the Southeast, while U.S. News & World Report recently ranked us No. 22 among regional universities in the South for the quality of undergraduate teaching and 38th among all public institutions in the region.

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY AT MONTGOMERY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Human Resources/affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the AUM community.

Posted Date

6/10/2026