Slu
Public Safety Dispatcher
SLU Saint Louis, MO
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
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About the role
- The Public Safety Dispatcher is responsible to receive calls for and dispatch security services.
- This position operates base radios, answers telephones, and monitors alarm systems and closed circuit TV screens.
- This position is also responsible for relaying radio/telephone communications, and monitoring the department's record systems.
Responsibilities
- Prepares and maintains the communications log which includes telephone service requests and other notifications for services; processes confidential materials/crime reports
- Monitors alarm systems and closed circuit TV screens, maintains the record systems of the department; maintains and issues equipment used by field personnel
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
- One year of experience in a position requiring high interaction with the public
- Must be open and available to work weekends & holidays and must be available to work all shifts.
Skills
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Interpersonal/human relations skills
- Excellent typing skills
- Ability to satisfactorily complete of an annual in-service training program
- Ability to demonstrate physical and psychological fitness
- Ability to speak clearly and distinctly
- Ability to react calmly during emergency situations in order to relay information to appropriate personnel
- Ability to extract data from conversation and documents
Compensation
- Ability to satisfactorily complete of an annual in-service training program
Benefits
- SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.
- Receives requests for public safety assistance which may require police, fire or medical assistance; provides dispatching and related services for all field units
Company info
- Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities.
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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