Police Dispatcher, Full Time (Pooled)

Lamar University; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Lamar University is seeking an employee for the Communications Center to manage operations and coordinate emergency requests. Tasks involve operating radio equipment and communication systems under supervision, ensuring timely information relay for emergency actions.

Applicants must have at least a high school diploma or G.E.D., and be willing to work nights and weekends. Training in telecommunications procedures will be provided post-hire.

Qualifications

• Must attend a 40-hour TLETS–Basic Telecommunications school within one year post-appointment.
• Experience or training to perform job duties.
• Ability to read and interpret departmental laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate department two-way radio equipment.
• Relay emergency information to patrol units.
• Monitor alarm systems for unauthorized entry.

Skills

Ability to operate two-way radio equipment

Ability to maintain radio logs

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of computer operation

Education

Graduation from an accredited high school or G.E.D.

Job description

Job Summary

Employees in this classification are responsible for the general operation of the Communications Center. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Support Services Sergeant and may require work at night and on weekends.

Essential Job Functions

• Operate department two-way radio equipment and maintain radio logs.
• Answer the telephone and give out information.
• Determine when information received requires emergency action and relay such information to the necessary patrol units.
• Coordinate police, fire, ambulance, and other emergency requests.
• Monitor alarm systems to detect unauthorized entry to University buildings.
• Operate computer terminals.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited high school, or a G.E.D.
• Must attend and successfully complete a 40-hour, TLETS– Basic Telecommunications and TCIC/NCIC procedure school as determined by the Texas D.P.S. within one (1) year after appointment.
• Experience or training to perform the duties of the job.
• Ability to read and interpret departmental laws, regulations, special departmental orders, polices, and written reports.
• Knowledge of operating computer equipment.
• Knowledge of operating two-way radio equipment.
• Willingness to work at night, weekends, and to report for duty during emergencies.

Physical and Interpersonal Requirements

• Must be able to deal tactfully with the public.
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the public.
• Must comply with established University standards and policies.
• Must be able to stand a rigorous character investigation.
• Must have the ability to exercise a certain degree of independent judgment and to promote good public relations.
• Must have the ability to speak and write clearly and accurately.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.