Communications Officer

Bucknell University

4d • $18 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

We're hiring a Public Safety Communications Officer (casual role). Ready for a high-impact, casual role where you are the heart of campus safety? Bucknell University needs a quick-thinking individual to join our 24-hour Communications Center! YOU ARE THE LIFELINE: - Handle emergency and routine calls (phone/radio). - Dispatch Public Safety Officers instantly. - Monitor fire alarms, camera feeds, and use crucial systems like NCIC/JNET. - Maintain vital communication between officers, the community, and external agencies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Up to one year or more in law enforcement, security, safety or dispatch training or related field.
• All Public Safety employees are Campus Security Authorities as defined by the Clery Act.
• This position is classified as Category I for exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational or Technical Training or Degree.
• Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO) Telecommunications Certification
• APCO Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Certification
• CPR/First-Aid Certification.

Responsibilities

• Answers telephone and radio calls.
• Collects information and dispatches the appropriate emergency personnel to incidents, alarms and emergencies.
• Maintains accurate operation logs in accordance with federal emergency communication regulations.
• Monitors and operates the University camera and surveillance systems.
• Monitors fire, intrusion, trouble and panic alarms.
• Alerts emergency personnel as appropriate.
• Assists residential support services resolve student access and parking issues.
• Searches recording logs to support officer requests.
• Updates the campus buildings address locations, GPS readings and buildings type in the database used in University information programs and systems.
• Submits computerized work orders to the Facilities Department for repairs on campus.
• Coordinates personnel for routine and emergency calls after hours.
• The job description's listed responsibilities and task are not exhaustive, additional non-essential tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves.
• Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children.
• Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED