Dispatcher (UPJ)

Johnstown Campus Police - Pennsylvania-Johnstown - (26001957)

The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown offers a positive learning atmosphere, an outstanding record of student success, and a scenic natural environment. Pitt-Johnstown is the first and largest regional campus of the University of Pittsburgh. Pitt-Johnstown Campus Police provides protection to the campus 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. All Campus Police officers are certified through Pennsylvania Police Officers Education & Training Commission (MPOETC) and are armed at all times. In addition to protecting the campus community, officers enforce federal, state, and local laws, campus judicial code, and parking rules and regulations

Job Summary

Serves as a campus switchboard operator and police dispatcher relaying messages and emergencies. Coordinates the activities of Security and Safety Officials and adheres to the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC's) regulations.

Essential Functions

Operates radio and switchboard to receive and send messages as necessary. Relays appropriate information to Security and Safety Officials regarding emergencies. Coordinates the activities of Security and Safety Officials and ensures issues are tended to appropriately. Maintains and repairs/replaces safety equipment.Records all radio messages, both incoming and outgoing, in adherence with the FCC's regulations. Keeps detailed files of reports, forms, records, feedback, logs, and other relevant data.

Physical Effort

The successful candidate must be able to manage multiple priorities and high stress situations. The successful candidate must be able to sit stationary for significant periods of time

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Dispatcher

Job Family: Safety & Security

Job Sub Family: Physical Security

Campus: - | Johnstown

Minimum Education Level Required: High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 1

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: No

Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification: Previous dispatch experience preferred. The successful candidate must obtain basic APCO training certification within the first six months of employment

Work Schedule: Schedule varies by need

Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range: $16.50/hour

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Not Applicable