Public Safety Dispatcher & Security Officer

New Jersey Institute of Technology; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Institute of Technology is seeking a Security Officer/Dispatcher to support the Department of Public Safety Telecommunications Center at NJIT Police Headquarters.

Under the direction of a University Police Shift Sergeant, you will receive and coordinate emergency and non-emergency calls, monitor alarms, and assist with field communications across Police, Fire, EMS, Parking Services, Security Officers, bike patrol, Facilities Services and Housing personnel.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and less than 1 year experience.

Responsibilities

• Acknowledge and transmit radio calls for emergency and non-emergency service.
• Contact and receive phone calls from various public and private services and University departments.
• Receive and transmit calls on both Physical plant and HVAC radio. Monitor NJIT police, SPEN, and Newark radio communications.
• Dispatch Police Officers and Public Safety Officers on assignment in accordance with departmental policy and procedure.
• Maintain the security of equipment, keys, and reports on duty.
• Maintain and operate the CAD system. Monitor and manipulate CCTV systems.
• Monitor AMAG alarm system, including door and fire alarms.
• Maintain Verizon Fleet System.
• Provide on-scene officers with information obtained from NCIC, NJIS and AOCTELE.
• Assist and protect persons and property in and about NJIT owned and leased buildings, office grounds and parking areas.
• Maintain orderly conditions and observance of the law.
• Safety and Security Coordination to ensure safety of persons and property on NJIT premises.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

New Jersey Institute of Technology is seeking a Security Officer/Dispatcher to support the Department of Public Safety Telecommunications Center at NJIT Police Headquarters.

Under the direction of a University Police Shift Sergeant, you will receive and coordinate emergency and non-emergency calls, monitor alarms, and assist with field communications across Police, Fire, EMS, Parking Services, Security Officers, bike patrol, Facilities Services and Housing personnel.