Public Safety Dispatcher

Job no: 498330 Work type: Staff Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307 Categories: Staff, Clerical Position Title: Public Safety Dispatcher Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus) Department: 57000 - Public Safety Advertised Salary: $19.66 Hourly rate pursuant to the FSU and CTA/MEA-NEA Agreement Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package (health care, vacation, etc.). Clerical Tech Association (CTA) FLSA: Non-Exempt Temporary/Continuing: Continuing Part-Time/Full-Time: Full-Time Union Group: Clerical-Technical Association (MEA-NEA) Term of Position: 12 Month At Will/Just Cause: Just Cause Summary of Position: Under the direction of the Director of Public Safety, this position manages the Public Safety communication system, monitors campus-wide security cameras, maintains after-hours access control, and performs various police records support functions, some of which require special certification. These positions will have a 4-day work week and a 10-hour workday, with a shift differential of $.30 per hour, as defined in the CTA/MEA contract. Work hours for these positions are 3:00 pm – 2:00 am, with a one-hour unpaid lunch period. The work schedules for these positions are as follows: Dispatcher 1/Week 1 – Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Week 2 – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Dispatcher 2/Week 1 – Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. Week 2 – Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Position Type: Staff Required Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Required Work Experience: Office experience. Required Licenses and Certifications: LEIN certified or achieve such certification within 60 days of hire. Physical Demands: Office Environment Moving Reaching Sitting Twisting Repetitive movement Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: Associate’s degree One year of police dispatcher experience. Formal training in law enforcement and/or dispatching related discipline. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Answer incoming calls and direct communications to the proper destination and/or assign the appropriate response service, such as dispatching police officers to non-emergency complaints and referring emergency police, fire, and EMS requests to Central Dispatch. Coordinate police response and services to University students, faculty, and staff as needed. Monitor and coordinate response to intrusion, hold-up, and fire alarm systems. Type, keyboard, input, record, and file records according to established procedures. Responsible for monitoring the campus-wide security camera system. Maintain after-hours access control for University buildings. Upon authorization to do so, will initiate and notify constituents via the emergency mass communication system in various emergencies. Review forms and other documents to ensure proper completion. Retrieve and input data utilizing a computer and printer. Certified LEIN operator. Process abandoned vehicle reports. Process traffic citations. Assist General Counsel with FOIA requests. Conduct background checks for other agencies. Process requests for police reports. Maintain confidentiality as required by law and department procedures. Prepare/coordinate department/University mail/document deliveries. Responsible for tracking and appropriately dispatching the Public Safety Officers. Response/coordination of DPS communication in emergencies/mass casualties/disasters. Maintains the department’s records system, as directed. Report directly to the Director of Public Safety. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws. Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of information pursuant to university policies and/or state or federal laws. Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically. Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retenti…

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