Police Dispatcher - 007421

University of South Alabama; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Alabama is seeking a Police Dispatcher to support campus safety operations from the University Police. The role operates base radios, answers calls (including emergencies), greets visitors, and coordinates with staff during incidents.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent plus at least one year in security or related work; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. This is a full-time on-campus position with varied shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of security or related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Operates base radios to communicate with department staff.
• Answers telephone and directs calls to include emergency on-campus calls.
• Greets visitors and provides directions.
• Contacts appropriate personnel during emergency situations.
• Completes forms.
• Enters dispatch calls into a computerized dispatch system.
• Accesses various data bases using a PC.
• Maintains files.
• Utilizes good verbal and written communication skills when answering calls and utilizing radios.
• Remains calm and effective under heavy workloads and emergency situations.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relations with public safety and other government officials, law enforcement agencies, and the general public.
• Stays abreast of all University properties and the location of each.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
• Related duties as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Posting Details

Position Number: 007421

Position Title: Police Dispatcher - 007421

Division: Finance and Administration

Department: 240100 - University Police

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and one year of security or related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Job Description Summary

The University of South Alabama’s Police Department is seeking to hire a Police Dispatcher.

Essential Functions

These are the job duties required of the position.

• Operates base radios to communicate with department staff.
• Answers telephone and directs calls to include emergency on-campus calls.
• Greets visitors and provides directions.
• Contacts appropriate personnel during emergency situations.
• Completes forms.
• Enters dispatch calls into a computerized dispatch system.
• Accesses various data bases using a PC.
• Maintains files.
• Utilizes good verbal and written communication skills when answering calls and utilizing radios.
• Remains calm and effective under heavy workloads and emergency situations.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relations with public safety and other government officials, law enforcement agencies, and the general public.
• Stays abreast of all University properties and the location of each.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
• Related duties as required.

Posting Information

Number of Vacancies: 1

Job End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date: 08/26/2026

Job Close Date: Open Until Filled

Working DaysVaries

Working HoursVaries

Job LocationMain Campus

Full-time or Part-TimeFull Time

Regular or TemporaryRegular

Applicant Documents Required

Applicant Documents Required DocumentsOptional DocumentsResumeCover Letter

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. If you feel you have been discriminated against, please notify the Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator or the Associate Vice President, Finance and Administration/CHRO.

EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

The University of South Alabama publishes certain crime statistics for the most recent three-year period as required by the Jeanne Clery Act. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the school. The report, along with additional information, is available online at: http://www.southalabama.edu/departments/police/resources/fireandsafetyreport.pdf. You may also request a paper copy from the University Police office located at 290 Stadium Blvd, Beta Gamma Commons Building, Mobile, AL 36688.

Additional Information

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