Public Safety Dispatcher — Critical Communications Pro

University of North Texas; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Texas in Denton is seeking a Dispatcher to coordinate, collect, and disseminate information to department personnel, officers in the field, faculty, and staff. This role involves dispatching officers to calls, handling calls on telephone and radio, and data input on criminal justice systems.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, be U.S. citizens or eligible residents, and be able to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident per Texas rules.
• Excellent data entry and keyboarding skills.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch officers to calls for service.
• Input data into criminal justice systems and maintain records.
• Coordinate information to department personnel and officers in the field.
• Provide effective caller management and radio communications.

Skills

Keyboarding

Data entry

Data retrieval

Electronic forms

Word

Excel

Outlook

Listening skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

The University of North Texas in Denton is seeking a Dispatcher to coordinate, collect, and disseminate information to department personnel, officers in the field, faculty, and staff. This role involves dispatching officers to calls, handling calls on telephone and radio, and data input on criminal justice systems.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, be U.S. citizens or eligible residents, and be able to work under pressure.