Public Safety Dispatcher - University of Rochester : Job Details

POSITION SUMMARY:

Operates a Public Safety Department Communications Center to provide for the protection of University property, University students, visitors, patients and personnel and their property.

**MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT USED:**

CAD/RMS Dispatching System, Two-way radios, CCTV, Alarm Monitoring, Telephone System.

**TYPICAL DUTIES:**

1. Continuously monitors alarms and dispatching systems.

2. Dispatches Officers to areas according to needs or in an emergency in accordance with established procedures and/or the orders of the Officer-in-Charge.

3. May relay orders of the Officer-in-Charge in accordance with established rules and procedures.

4. Informs the Officer-in-Charge of all Public Safety activity taking place during the shift.

5. Follows established procedures and/or the orders of the Officer-in-Charge in making outside calls to fire, police, etc.

6. Answers telephone and radio calls. Notifies the Officer-in-Charge of non-routine situations and notifies Officers of routine situations which are then handled in accordance with standard procedures. May announce situations within the hospital in accordance with established wording and procedures.

7. Makes a daily check of communications equipment as to number, operability and condition, and reports to the

8. Public Safety Director.

9. Maintains Security logs, journals and files; maintains electronic records.

10. Assists in orientating and training new dispatchers.

**QUALIFICATIONS:**

High School Diploma or equivalent. NYS Driver's License. Requires the ability to read and write, to use arithmetic and to meet and deal effectively and courteously with the public, students, faculty and staff.

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University's mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create - and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.

**How To Apply**

All applicants must apply online.

_EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled_

**Pay Range**

Pay Range: $21.29 - $27.53 Hourly

_The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations._

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**Location:** Central Administration

**Full/Part Time:** Full-Time

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