Police Telecommunicator - University Police

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

The University of Illinois Chicago is seeking Police Telecommunicators for the University Police Department in Chicago, IL. This on-site role supports emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatching, and coordination with UIH Hospital Security and Chicago Police, under supervision.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and no felony record. The position offers a 40-hour work week across three shifts, with benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No record of conviction of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude.

Responsibilities

• Receives and interprets in-coming calls regarding complaints, inquiries and reports of emergency and non-emergency situations; logs, coordinates, disseminates and maintains records of messages.
• Operate and monitor access control system, surveillance videos, public safety app and the University fire/security alarm system; dispatches firefighters or police officers as necessary or dispatch police, fire/EMS as necessary.
• Creation, modification, and cancellation of LEADS files.
• Notify of local weather warning system and broadcast severe weather notices as directed.
• Control access to police station by requiring proper identification for visitors.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hiring Department: University Police

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: req15056

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week

Shift: 3 shifts. Shift assigned upon Hire Date

Workplace Type: On-Site

Starting Pay Rate: $26.10 per hour

About The University Of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Our University Police Department is continuously seeking qualified Police Telecommunicators to join our team. The Police Telecommunicator receives, interprets and processes calls regarding emergency and non-emergency situations to appropriate and/or supporting agencies that includes: UIH Hospital Security, University Police, University Facilities, Fire/EMS and Chicago Police Department. Police Telecommunicators work under general supervision of higher level personnel.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Receives and interprets in-coming calls regarding complaints, inquires and reports of emergency and non-emergency situations: logs, coordinates, disseminates and maintains records of messages.
• Operate and monitor access control system, surveillance videos, public safety app and the University fire/security alarm system; dispatches firefighters or police officers as necessary or dispatch police, fire/EMS as necessary.
• Creation, modification, and cancellation of LEADS files.
• May notify of local weather warning system and broadcast severe weather notices as directed.
• Control access to police station by requiring proper identification for visitors.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• No record of conviction of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.