Location: Spartanburg,SC, USA
Wofford College is a place where thought leads, where ideas are celebrated and problem solving is expected. Wofford invites applicants who are focused on student success and excited to join a community committed to preparing thought leaders. Wofford College, established in 1854, is a four-year, residential liberal arts college located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. It offers 27 major fields of study to a student body of 1,874 undergraduates. Nationally known for the strength of its academic program, outstanding faculty, experiential learning opportunities and successful and supportive graduates, Wofford is recognized consistently as a best value and for its commitment to student success and accessibility for low- and middle-income students. The college community has 12 sororities and fraternities as well as 20 NCAA Division I athletics teams. The Office of Campus Safety is a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week operation, including all holidays. This is a fulltime position and requires the ability to work evening/night shifts. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: • Answers incoming calls and operates a two-way dispatch radio to obtain/retrieve information and to transmit information by dispatching appropriate officers or other emergency agencies. • Disseminates information to appropriate campus safety personnel via logs, notes, memos, email and voice concerning possible issues, incidents or events that occur. • Monitors and dispatches all police and fire alarm activations. • Monitors camera systems and door security systems for alarms and observed activity. • Monitors area police, fire and EMS frequencies, taking action when needed. • Uses the computerized aided dispatching (CAD)system as a means of unit safety and records management. • Maintains and cares for data storage mediums used in recording devices. • Maintains and issues equipment, including college keys. • Coordinates maintenance work orders as needed. • Interacts with faculty, students, staff and visitors in a professional manner both on the phone and in person, providing quality customer service, furnishing directions and campus information. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS • High school diploma or equivalent. • 1-year experience involving substantial public contact. • Excellent computer, communication, customer service and organizational skills. • Prior dispatcher/operator experience in a college setting is preferred. • Any candidate offered this position is required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law. ***We are accepting ongoing applications for this position, but currently do not have an immediate opening. If you are interested in a career as a Campus Safety Dispatcher at Wofford College, please submit your application to receive first consideration when an opening comes available. APPLICATION All application materials must be submitted electronically within this process. Application materials include: (1) a letter of application explaining how you meet the qualifications of this position, (2) a current resume, and (3) names and contact information for three professional references (including email addresses and phone numbers). EEO STATEMENT Wofford College values diversity within our students, faculty and staff and strives to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people. Wofford College does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For information about Wofford's Title IX compliance, visit wofford.edu/administration/title-ix. It is the policy of Wofford College to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities for employment. If you require any accommodations to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact ...@Wofford.edu.