Police Dispatcher II
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Police Dispatcher II Position Is Open Until Filled Code: 20872 Posted: 05/16/2024UW-Parkside is a great place to start or enhance your career. The campus is nestled in 700 acres of woodland and prairie and two miles west of Lake Michigan in Kenosha, WI. At Parkside we offer competitive pay and benefits, as well as an engaging and supportive work environment.Position Title: Police Dispatcher II Employment Type: Full-TimeReports To: The Police Dispatcher II will report to the Police Sergeant.Full Time Pay Range: Starting at $19-$20 depending on qualifications.This position must be able to prioritize, multi-task and remain calm in stressful incidents. It requires maintaining an excellent understanding of Department/University policies and procedures. The role is accountable for accurate police reports, dispatch logs, and police records, which are always sensitive and highly confidential in nature. This position plays a key role in the maintenance, creation, and dissemination of legally required crime and activity statistics.Key Job Responsibilities:Communicates effectively and provides accurate and detailed instructions to all types of audiences in high-stress emergency situations.Troubleshoots, triages, and escalates issues according to established policies and procedures.Documents incidents accurately and adheres to all applicable policies, rules, and regulations.Maintains complex records of information in directories and alarm databases.Under general supervision of a Law Enforcement Supervisor, this position works in a critical office on campus that serves as a hub of all alarms and notification systems crucial to the safety of the campus community. This position works independently to provide communications via two-way radios, telephones, and computers for the university police, dispatch, and telephone operations. It is crucial for coordinating internal and external communications for two departments and for the campus.Qualifications:Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.Knowledge and experience in the use of computer software including Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).Effective oral and written communication skills.Preferred Qualifications:Prior dispatch experience.Experience with two-way radio use and etiquette.TIME certified.The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan.HOW TO APPLY:Applications must be submitted electronically through our employment portal. If you need additional assistance, you may contact Human Resources at (262) ###-####. Hours: 8:00 am-4:30 pm Monday-Friday.STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:Please complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered.Review of Applications:Applications received by 8/25/2024 are ensured full consideration. Position open until filled.You must select SUBMIT . Selecting Save will not forward your application materials to the search committee.In instances where the Review Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate's application materials whether they meet all of the required qualifications, or if all of the application materials are not submitted, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications and may be excluded from further consideration.Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.Note: Criminal Background Check - The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies, or practices that have a disparate impact  and are not job-related and consistent with business necessity  in hiring decisions.UW-Parkside is an AA/EEO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-###-####. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual's disability.#J-18808-Ljbffr