Casual Dispatcher (Casual Position)

Amherst College•Amherst, NY

1d•$23 - $25

About The Position

Amherst College invites applications for the Casual Dispatcher position. The Casual Dispatcher is a part-time, casual position with no benefits. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $ 23.00-25.00 per hour . The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. The casual dispatcher may be assigned to work on Saturday or Sunday from 7 AM to 3 PM Casual Dispatchers may also be offered evening or overnight shifts in the absence of a full-time dispatcher. Adhering to the principles of community engagement and community-oriented problem solving, the Dispatcher provides the initial point of contact for an emergency response to criminal activity, fires, medicals, fire alarms, and intrusion alarms. The Dispatcher also provides community service as the college’s operator. The Dispatcher position is considered an essential position, meaning the employee is expected to report to work even if the College is closed for weather-related or other reasons. Some overtime, weekend, and occasional shift change work is required. Due to the nature of the position, must respond to emergencies as needed.

Requirements

Related experience in law enforcement, security, or dispatching
Proficient in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software programs
Attention to detail
Strong problem-solving and time management skills, as well as the ability to multitask
Demonstrated interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, as well as exercise diplomacy, and function efficiently under extreme conditions
Requires sensitivity to issues of confidentiality
Successful completion of required reference and background checks

Responsibilities

Answers five emergency lines, four Police business lines, multiple college operator lines, and the direct line to the Amherst Police and Fire Departments.
Collects information from calling parties as well as walk-ins to the station in a timely manner and disseminates that information to the appropriate entities i.e. Police, ACEMS, Safe RIDE, Environmental Health and Safety, Amherst Fire, Facilities, Office of Student Affairs, or any other office on campus.
Utilizes the National Crime Information Center and Criminal Justice Information System to respond to requests for information from on-duty police officers, e.g. license, warrant, and criminal history checks.
Monitors fire, intrusion, panic, and other alarms.
Monitors cameras on campus.
Activates the college’s emergency mass notification system as directed by a ranking officer.
Provides emergency instructions, calls in personnel after hours, and supports and assists the community as a whole in a supportive and professional manner.
Records details in the Automated Record Management System (ARMS) database.
Answers the Amherst College external published general phone line.
Directs visitors and callers to the many diverse events on campus.
Utilize the Event Management System (EMS) program to access room reservations and function schedules to provide accurate information.
Verifies the prescheduled use of the Pool Vehicles, ensuring the driver is credentialed and has been authorized to operate a Pool Vehicle utilizing the Event Management System (EMS) scheduling software and the Five College Credentialing site.
Assists authorized contractors and staff in getting keys. They also are a key link in the One Card system, issuing temporary identification, controlling access upon the direction of a police officer.
Issues parking permits to students, faculty, staff, contractors, and visitors.