Part-Time Police Dispatcher

Auburn University; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Auburn University at Montgomery Campus Police Department is seeking a part-time Police Dispatcher to support campus safety operations. The role involves receiving and relaying emergency and routine calls, maintaining logs, and assisting with incident documentation.

Ideal candidates will have education equivalent to high school completion, knowledge of radio codes, and the ability to operate communications equipment and coordinate with public agencies.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to completing high school.
• Knowledge of radio 10-codes and radio guidelines.
• Ability to operate communications equipment and write reports.
• Ability to 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 codes

Law enforcement jargon

Police procedures

Operate communications equipment

Write and maintain reports

Communicate with public agencies

Handle multiple demands

Clear instructions

Education

High school completion 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/ Aff

Posted Date

6/10/2026