Dispatcher University Police
Kentucky State University · Frankfort, Kentucky, US
TITLE: Dispatcher DEPARTMENT: University Police REPORTS TO: Communications Supervisor CLASSIFICATION: Staff-12 months EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD STANDARD WORK HOURS...
Job description
TITLE: Dispatcher DEPARTMENT: University Police: REPORTS TO: Communications Supervisor: CLASSIFICATION: Staff-12 months: EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD: STANDARD WORK HOURS: 40 hours per week EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time: EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt: JOB SUMMARY: Under direct supervision, answers incoming calls, dispatches officers, and monitors police radio alarms. Operates National Crime Information Center (NCIC) computer. May perform clerical duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: - Receives telephone calls concerning crimes, emergencies, and other requests for police assistance. - Monitors fire and burglar alarms and alarm systems for all university buildings. - Broadcasts orders to patrol officers in the vicinity to investigate complaints or request when appropriate; relays instructions or questions from remote units. - Operates the NCIC computer to run checks on vehicles and/or persons. - Records call broadcasts and complaints received; performs data entry on the computer. - Relays radio and telephone messages between police officers and the community. - Performs receptionist duties; responds to questions from walk-ins and telephone traffic. - Performs various clerical d...