Police Dispatcher

Inside Higher Ed

Columbia (SC)

On-site

USD 48,475 - 57,353

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

USC Tuition Assistance

Gym Membership

State Health Insurance

State Retirement

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Dependent Scholarships

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

A leading education media organization is seeking a Police Dispatcher. The role includes evaluating emergency calls, operating communication equipment, and ensuring safety measures. Candidates should have a high school diploma and 1 year of relevant experience. Attractive starting salary with full-time benefits available.

Qualifications

1 year of related experience required.
Must demonstrate proficiency in electronic communication.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and prioritize emergency calls.
Operate various communications equipment.
Monitor alarm signals and video systems.

Skills

Effective communication

Keyboarding skills

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Overview

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Posting details and role information are provided by University of South Carolina’s Division of Law Enforcement and Safety. This description includes the advertised salary range, schedule expectations, and the hiring process.

Details

Posting Number: STA00485PO25

Job Family: Law Enforcement and Emergency Management

Job Function: Security Operations Center

USC Market Title: Security Operations Center Specialist

Link To USC Market Title: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133373

Job Level: T1 - Technical Support

Business Title (Internal Title): Police Dispatcher

Campus: Columbia

Work County: Richland

College/Division: Division of Law Enforcement and Safety

Department: DAF University Police Department

State Pay Band: 5

Approved Starting Salary: $48,475

Advertised Salary Range: $48,475 - $57,353 (With supplemental pay for shift work and depending on educational level)

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Schedule: Must be willing to work a flexible schedule (days/nights, weekends, holidays) to meet the needs of the department. Involves shiftwork, working 12-hour shifts, with every other weekend off. Dayshift runs 6:30am to 6:30pm and nightshift runs 6:30pm to 6:30am

Basis: 12 months

Job Search Category: Law Enforcement

Open Dates: Job Open Date 06/16/2025 | Job Close Date 09/12/2025 | Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicant: ANNUAL COMPENSATION/HIRING PROCESS. $48,475-$57,353 (With supplemental pay for shift work and depending on educational level). PLUS – Annual Step Salary Increases. PLUS – Benefits such as USC Tuition Assistance, Gym Membership, State Health Insurance, State Retirement, 15 Days of Annual Leave/15 Days of Sick Leave per Year, and Permanent Shifts (Days or Nights).

Our Hiring Process is thorough and may take 8 to 12 weeks. Applicants not selected will be notified in writing and may reapply. Steps include: application, review, PHQ, skills assessment, interviews, polygraph, background, psychological, command staff interview, chief interview, offer, post-offer medical/drug test.

Additional Benefits: Dependent Scholarships; 13 Paid Holidays (including extended December holiday); Paid Parental Leave; Professional Development Opportunities.

Application Window: We are only accepting applications submitted by September 12, 2025.

Quicklink For Posting: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/189102

EEO Statement: The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Job Responsibilities

Receives, evaluates and prioritizes emergency and non-emergency calls from the public, including calls from other law enforcement agencies, requesting police, fire, medical or other emergency services.
Communicates effectively with various callers to obtain pertinent information, assesses call nature, and determines appropriate call response.
Answers routine inquiries and refers calls not requiring dispatch to the appropriate departments.
Operates a variety of communications equipment, including radio consoles, telephones and computer systems; dispatches personnel via radio per procedures; maintains radio contact and updates status/location of units.
Monitors fire, burglar, water, temperature and door alarm signals; monitors video systems for suspicious activity and dispatches accordingly; handles calls from emergency call boxes and Rave Guardian App.
Inputs, updates, requests, transmits and queries information from CAD, alarm systems, university databases, and NCIC.
Exhibits safety and security sensitivity in all duties.

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