Police Communications Officer - UTPD - UTK
About The Position
The University of Tennessee Police Department’s main objective is to provide a safe campus for students, staff, faculty, and visitors. In a UTPD communications position you are in a role responsible for receiving incoming calls, logging information, and coordinating the dispatch of appropriate personnel or services to address emergency or non-emergency situations, acting as a crucial link between callers and field units by utilizing communication systems to ensure timely responses and efficient service delivery. This position requires strong multi-tasking abilities and excellent communication skills to prioritize calls and manage complex situations. You will manage a multi-line control system in high-pressure, emergency, and non-emergency situations.
Requirements
- Strong multi-tasking abilities
- Excellent communication skills
Responsibilities
- Receiving incoming calls
- Logging information
- Coordinating the dispatch of appropriate personnel or services to address emergency or non-emergency situations
- Acting as a crucial link between callers and field units by utilizing communication systems to ensure timely responses and efficient service delivery
- Prioritize calls
- Manage complex situations
- Manage a multi-line control system in high-pressure, emergency, and non-emergency situations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
