Public Safety Dispatcher (Night Shifts)

University of North Texa; 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 support the UNT Police Department. This role coordinates, collects, and disseminates information to department personnel, officers in the field, and other law enforcement partners; duties include dispatching officers to calls and data entry on criminal justice systems.

A high school diploma or GED is required; candidates must be at least 18 and meet Texas citizen/residency requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; U.S. citizenship or eligible resident status as per TX dispatcher rules.
• Must be at least 18 years old at time of application; U.S. citizen or eligible for permanent residency with discharge veteran evidence if applicable.
• Ability to maintain security and integrity of critical infrastructure related to this role.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and records all pertinent information by priority; data entry of TCIC/NCIC/NCTCIC records and related documents.
• Maintains radio etiquette; broadcasts information to officers and relays weather/pertinent updates to field personnel.
• Ensures compliance with policies, statutes, safety guidelines and procedures; supports service and process improvements.
• Regularly attends and participates, prioritizing team goals and professional conduct; applies discretion to resolve issues.

Skills

Data entry

Keyboarding

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

The University of North Texas in Denton is seeking a Dispatcher to support the UNT Police Department. This role coordinates, collects, and disseminates information to department personnel, officers in the field, and other law enforcement partners; duties include dispatching officers to calls and data entry on criminal justice systems.

A high school diploma or GED is required; candidates must be at least 18 and meet Texas citizen/residency requirements.