Public Safety Telecommunicator - Pool

North Carolina Central University • Durham, NC

45d

About The Position

The primary purpose of the University Police Department is to protect the lives and property (real and personal) of all personnel and visitors who frequent the campus. This unit must enforce all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, as well as, the University rules and regulations. In addition, this unit must patrol and secure the grounds of North Carolina Central University by responding to calls and/or complaints, perform preliminary, investigations of criminal and civil conduct incidents, record and refer, complaints, complete and file reports on all incidents. The primary purpose of this position is work involving the receipt and transmissions of radio, telephone, and computer messages, and dispatching law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical units as required, on a 40 hour a week schedule with rotating shift, Testify in court cases and before University committees on criminal and civil incidents, regarding policy revisions and emergency recordings, Ensure that all Federal, State, Local and University laws and procedures are enforced relative to FCC (Federal Communication Commission) and State Regulations and Assist in reviewing and evaluating emergency procedures and Telecommunicator's activities while performing their job duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the geography, policies, procedures, jurisdictions, and computer system.
• Ability to remain calm while handling numerous tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly at all times.
• Ability to think clearly and act promptly in emergencies and under pressure
• High school diploma or equivalency and demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
• Requires certification as a Division of Criminal Information Computer Operator or the ability to achieve certification within 45 days of employment.
• Some positions may require Basic Telecommunicator Certification in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission or the ability to achieve certification within one year of employment.
• CPR certification
• Emergency Police Dispatch (EPD)
• Division of Criminal Information (DCI) certification

Responsibilities

• Receipt and transmissions of radio, telephone, and computer messages
• Dispatching law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical units as required
• Testify in court cases and before University committees on criminal and civil incidents, regarding policy revisions and emergency recordings
• Ensure that all Federal, State, Local and University laws and procedures are enforced relative to FCC (Federal Communication Commission) and State Regulations
• Assist in reviewing and evaluating emergency procedures and Telecommunicator's activities while performing their job duties and responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees