Student Police Dispatcher

UWSTP University of Wisconsin Stevens Point; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

UW-Stevens Point is seeking a Student Police Dispatcher to serve the campus community, answer calls, log incidents, and coordinate with Officers using CAD and radios.

Responsibilities include monitoring alarms, entering incident information, and coordinating with Portage County responders, while not handling 911 calls. A full-time UWSP student is required, and shifts include nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be a fulltime UWSP student with good academic standing.
• GPA of 2.0 or higher is required.
• Background checks (criminal and conduct) are required.
• Must pass an interview.
• Strong verbal and written communication, plus ability to follow supervisory directions.

Responsibilities

• Answer phone calls and handle walk-ins for campus police and security.
• Enter incident information into the CAD system and route to Officers or resources.
• Monitor campus alarms and coordinate with Fire Department or other responders.
• Relay information accurately to Officers and other responders; do not answer 911 calls.

Skills

Communication

Reading & Writing

Independent work

Night/weekend availability

Education

UWSP student status

Job description

Position Title

Student Police Dispatcher

Job Category

Student

Hourly Job Profile

Student Help

Job Summary

Student Police Dispatcher Position Description Basic Duties and Responsibilities: Serve as a contact person for the campus community and the Police and Security Services Department. Answer phone calls, handle walk-ins, data entry, use and monitor police radios and fire panel. Student Dispatchers are trained and will know how to gather good information and pass it along to Officers, or other recourses. They will learn how to enter incident information into CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) system and how to get Officers dispatched quickly and safely. Monitor fire alarms and other alarms on campus, and how to send the Fire Department or get ahold of the correct resource. We do not answer 911 but we do work closely with the Portage County Comm Center to get the help someone may need.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a fulltime UWSP student, in good academic standings.
• Semester and cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Pass criminal pass criminal background check
• Pass a student conduct check
• Pass an interview
• Ability to read, write, and speak in an understandable, accurate and positive manner.
• Ability to listen and follow-through with supervisory directions.
• Possess initiative and the ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Must be able to work different shift periods including nights and weekends.
• Ability to render assistance, without judgment of individuals.
• Must be in good legal standing (No outstanding citations, no criminal record, UWSP Parking Citations, etc.)
• **24/7 Department & Must be available to work nights, weekends, holidays & winter & summer breaks

Hourly wage

$16.00

Special Notes

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com. Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affimative Action at 715-346-2606 or [e-mail]. The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. The Universities of Wisconsin serve approximately 161,000 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the Universities of Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90 percent of in-state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in Wisconsin five years after earning a degree – with a median salary of more than $66,000. The Universities of Wisconsin provides a 23:1 return on state investment. The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy. The Universities of Wisconsin and its employees are purpose-driven, people-focused, and committed to stewardship.