Part-Time Public Safety Dispatcher - Southwestern Illinois College : Job Details

ANNOUNCEMENT

Southwestern Illinois College is accepting applications for part-time Public Safety Dispatchers at the Belleville Campus and Sam Wolf Granite City Campus. Applications are valid for one year and will be placed in a pool for review as assignments become available.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

In accordance with the Mission and Values of Southwestern Illinois College, the dispatcher is responsible for receiving and disseminating information concerning complaints, incidents, and accidents; reporting discrepancies and malfunctioning equipment to the appropriate agencies; maintaining a computer-aided dispatch log; completing incident reports; controlling the radio net; dispatching patrols; serving as the Law Enforcement Agency Data System (LEADS) terminal operator; issuing student/staff identification cards and parking permits; and handling other department generated paperwork. Position subject to background check and drug testing, upon initial hire and randomly thereafter.

QUALIFICATIONS

* High school diploma or GED required.

* Must be at least 18 years of age.

* No record or conviction of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude.

* Previous dispatching experience or completion of a Public Safety Telecommunication Course of Training is desirable.

* Prior experience with small office administration, personal computers, word processing, data base, spreadsheets and filing is also desirable.

* Ability to obtain and maintain CPR and AED certification.

STARTING PAY AND HOURS

$15.00 per hour, up to 28 hours per week

BENEFITS & PERKS

Benefit availability and eligibility may vary from the summary listed below. Please visit www.swic.edu for more information.

* Retirement savings plan through State Universities Retirement System of Illinois and voluntary 403(b) and 457(b) savings plan

* Eligibility for medical coverage as outline in the Affordable Care Act

* Eligibility for paid leave including holidays and vacation

* Educational incentives including Reduced Tuition at Southwestern Illinois College and Tuition Reimbursement

* Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, gym access, additional voluntary benefits and more!

WORK LOCATION

Belleville and/or Granite City campuses and varying shifts available.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications will be reviewed as assignments become available.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Required application materials, such as resume, cover letter and references, should be attached to your application. Other required application materials, i.e., unofficial transcripts, etc., should be attached after your application has been submitted (official college transcripts must be provided at time of hire). Go to your My Job Applications page from the careers home page of your account.

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