Police Dispatcher

5113935 Chesterfield, Virginia, United States Virginia State University Public Safety Full-Time (Salaried) Virginia State University "Greater Happens HERE" Title: Police Dispatcher State Role Title: Emergency Coordinator I Hiring Range: up to a max of $40,000.00, commensurate with education and experience Pay Band: 3 Agency: Virginia State University Location: Virginia State University Agency Website: www.vsu.edu Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties To investigate and follow-up on reports of criminal activity or other incidents of suspicious nature, and to serve the Virginia State University (VSU) community. To protect life and property and enforce laws of the Commonwealth as well as regulations of the University within appropriate jurisdictional confines. To serve the community by providing professional and efficient police services. Receiving and relaying information in an accurate and timely manner. Ability to organize clerical support functions effectively. Accurate data entry into automated systems following correct procedures. Observe strict confidentiality. Contact with the public using skills in diplomacy and interpersonal communication. Deal sensitively with emotional, critical, and confidential matters. This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future. Minimum Qualifications Must be able to complete a state-certified dispatcher certification program through the State of Virginia. Working knowledge of office practices and procedures. Working skill in keyboarding and operating voice communications equipment. Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures. To organize and prioritize tasks, assignments, and work independently. Communicate both verbally and in writing, think and respond quickly in emergency situations. Additional Considerations PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Certified Dispatcher through the State of Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services to operate NCIC, VCIN, and DMV equipment/databases as a dispatcher. Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Virginia State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. VSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. HOW TO APPLY: Virginia State University only accepts applications for this position through the on-line state Recruitment Management System (PageUp). Faxed, e-mailed, and mailed applications and/or attachments will not be accepted. The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume or manually listed in the “Relevant Work History” section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Applications will be accepted until the posit…

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