Public Safety Communications Dispatcher

Kumc; Kansas City (KS); Sur place; USD 31 519 - 45 694; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off + 10 holidays

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Résumé du poste

University of Kansas Medical Center’s Public Safety Communications Division seeks a Communications Specialist for a fast-paced, 24/7 operation. You will handle emergency and non-emergency calls, monitor CCTV and alarm systems, and dispatch police and security resources to incidents.

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED, a valid KS/MO driver’s license, pass background checks and testing, and complete APCO/NCIC certifications within set timelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Candidate must be free of felony or violent misdemeanor convictions.
• Hearing must be correctable to a range that allows normal radio and telephone conversations.
• Vision must be correctable to read computer terminals, maps, CCTV.
• Typing speed of at least 30 WPM with 90% accuracy.
• Extensive background check, psychological exam, and drug screen.
• Must be available to work all days/shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays.
• Within 90 days APCO Public Safety Telecommunicator course; recertification every 2 years.
• Within 180 days NCIC certification; recertification every 2 years.

Responsabilités

• Receives, processes, and transmits information for emergency and non-emergency calls for service using multiple communication systems.
• Monitors CCTV, alarm, door access, and panic alarm panels for police or security response situations.
• Operates a public safety radio console per FCC, CHRI, and MARRS guidelines.
• Dispatches appropriate law enforcement and security resources to calls within jurisdiction.
• Documents calls, and accesses NCIC, NLETS, KCJIS and other law enforcement data for official use.
• Maintains detailed logs and reports in accordance with policy.
• Provides external communications to university personnel, stakeholders, and campus community.
• Participates in internal or external training to improve performance.
• Maintains all department-issued equipment and certifications.

Connaissances

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Teamwork

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Description du poste

University of Kansas Medical Center’s Public Safety Communications Division seeks a Communications Specialist for a fast-paced, 24/7 operation. You will handle emergency and non-emergency calls, monitor CCTV and alarm systems, and dispatch police and security resources to incidents.

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED, a valid KS/MO driver’s license, pass background checks and testing, and complete APCO/NCIC certifications within set timelines.