Job description
UNT System Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System, or UNT World as we like to call ourselves. UNT World includes the University of North Texas in Denton, the University of North Texas at Dallas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region and we are committed to transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. Over the past decade, combined UNTS enrollment has grown by more than 25 percent to nearly 44,000 students.
Posting Title
Dispatcher
Department
UNT-Police Services-152500
Job Location
Denton
Full Time/Part Time
Part-Time
Pay Rate
$30.00 hourly
Salary Information
Salary commensurate with experience
Department Summary
- This posting is an hourly position and is non-benefits eligible.**
The University of North Texas Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency serving the University of North Texas (UNT) community, a 39,000 student public institution of higher education within the Dallas/Fort Worth region.
The UNT Police Department is among only 7% of law enforcement agencies nationwide to have earned accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). The UNT Police Department is additionally accredited by the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA). This dual accreditation helps to ensure the University of North Texas Police Department operates in accordance with over 500 best practice standards to offer the UNT community the highest level of professional law enforcement.
Position Summary
- PLEASE NOTE: This is a part-time, as needed, position.
The Police Department at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire a dispatcher to join our team. The dispatcher is responsible for handling emergency and non-emergency calls and radio communications for the University Police Department. Job duties include:
- Receiving incoming calls/messages and connecting them with appropriate personnel or offices.
- Entering records of calls/messages for service and officer activity into the records management system.
- Maintaining records and files.
- Operating a Federal/State regulated computer system which accesses law enforcement sensitive records including driver’s license, vehicle registration, and criminal warrant and history information.
Additional Posting Details
Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess a High School diploma/GED equivalent and two years of communications or related experience. Substitution of education for experience allowed. The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are required:
- Basic computer proficiency including keyboarding, data entry, data retrieval, electronic forms completion, and working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
- Ability to actively listen to requests for service via telephone and radio; clearly articulate questions, instructions, and information; and take appropriate action in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
- Ability to rapidly assimilate information from a variety of sources to direct appropriate resources where they may be needed.
- Ability to function under pressure or in emergency situations.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and activities in a fast-paced environment in accordance with established policies, procedures, and training.
Preferred Qualifications
- PLEASE NOTE: This is a part-time, as needed, position. We are seeking experienced dispatchers who can work on an as needed basis with our department. Applicants should have experience with Denco911 and Open Fox.
The Police Department at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire a dispatcher to join our team. The dispatcher is responsible for handling emergency and non-emergency calls and radio communications for the University Police Department. Job duties include:
- Receiving incoming calls/messages and connecting them with appropriate personnel or offices.
- Entering records of calls/messages for service and officer activity into the records management system.
- Maintaining records and files.
- Operating a Federal/State regulated computer system which accesses law enforcement sensitive records including driver’s license, vehicle registration, and criminal warrant and history information.
Required License / Registration / Certification
Work Schedule
Varies; some weekends and evenings.
Driving University Vehicle
Yes
Security Sensitive
This is a security sensitive position.
EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Physical Requirements
Ability to communicate
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
H793P
Position End Date (if temporary)
Special Instructions to Applicants
- This posting is an hourly position and is non-benefits eligible.**
Applicants must submit a resume with their online application.
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