Public Safety Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

Oklahoma-State-University; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Public Safety Communications Officer (PSCO) at Oklahoma State University Stillwater provides emergency and non-emergency telephone and radio dispatch for citizens and first responders. The role maintains police and public safety data files and operates specialized equipment within the Public Safety Communications Unit.

This position requires flexible shift work, strong MS Office skills, the ability to lift over 15 pounds, and relevant APCO/OLETS certifications as specified.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required; degree conferred by start date.
• PSCO I: no prior experience required.
• PSCO II: 1 year in public safety comms or related field.
• PSCO III: 2 years in public safety comms or related field.
• PSCO Senior: 3 years in public safety comms; management training sem.
• Post-secondary education may substitute for experience.
• Certifications: PSCO II – APCO Basic & OLETS Teletype.
• PSCO III – APCO CTO Certification.
• PSCO Senior – APCO Basic Instructor; CTO Instructor or approved specialty training.
• Certifications: APCO Basic; Oklahoma LET & Teletype Certification.
• Skills: good physical condition; vision, hearing; able to operate equipment.
• Must lift/carry items weighing >15 pounds.
• Able to work a 24-hour schedule; MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and non-emergency telephone and radio dispatch.
• Maintain police and public safety data files.
• Support OSU and authorized law enforcement agencies.
• Operate specialized electronic equipment for unit operations.
• Perform essential administrative duties in the unit.

Skills

Call taking

Dispatch

Microsoft Office

Information gathering

Education

High School/GED

Criminal Justice

Tools

CAD System

Job description

The Public Safety Communications Officer (PSCO) at Oklahoma State University Stillwater provides emergency and non-emergency telephone and radio dispatch for citizens and first responders. The role maintains police and public safety data files and operates specialized equipment within the Public Safety Communications Unit.

This position requires flexible shift work, strong MS Office skills, the ability to lift over 15 pounds, and relevant APCO/OLETS certifications as specified.