Police Dispatcher

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

22d•$18 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Receives incoming calls for police and security services, dispatches officers as appropriate, and monitors police radio alarms. Documents police and security service requests in an electronic records management and dispatch system. Operates National Crime Information Center (NCIC) console, a computer aided mobile dispatch system, and Zetron interoperable radio console. See the Position Description for additional information.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Certification/Licensure State of New Mexico Public Safety Telecommunicator or eligibility for certification by waiver.
Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
Must successfully maintain State of New Mexico Public Safety Telecommunicator certification.
Must successfully complete all internal police dispatch and related training.
Must possess a valid typing test certificate issued by a state agency, county agency, or an accredited educational institution with a minimum score of forty (40) net words per minute (WPM). The typing test must have occurred within the last 12 months.
Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.

Responsibilities

Receives incoming calls for police and security services
Dispatches officers as appropriate
Monitors police radio alarms
Documents police and security service requests in an electronic records management and dispatch system
Operates National Crime Information Center (NCIC) console
Operates a computer aided mobile dispatch system
Operates Zetron interoperable radio console

Benefits

The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs.

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