Dispatcher - Communications

olinlinks.wustl.edu

St. Louis, Missouri, US
Base: $21.17 - $32.85 / hourly; bonus/equity: not ...
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Receive emergency and non-emergency calls
Dispatch police personnel via radio
Monitor alarm panels and cctv feeds
** The Dispatcher - Communications position at Washington University in St. Louis involves coordinating emergency and non-emergency calls at the Communications Center, ensuring effective staffing, dispatching police personnel, and maintaining communication systems. The role demands quick decision-making in a fast-paced environment and offers competitive benefits for employees. **

Job Summary

  • Assist in coordinating operations of the Communications Center while maintaining responsibility for performing regular duties as a Dispatcher.
  • Receives emergency and non-emergency telephone calls and in-person complaints from the public, dispatches police personnel using radio system, and records all police activity.
  • Offers competitive benefits including vacation, holidays, sick time, health insurance, and tuition assistance for employees and their families.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The Dispatcher - Communications position at Washington University in St. Louis involves coordinating emergency and non-emergency calls at the Communications Center, ensuring effective staffing, dispatching police personnel, and maintaining communication systems. The role demands quick decision-making in a fast-paced environment and offers competitive benefits for employees. **

Salary

Base: $21.17 - $32.85 / Hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive health insurance, vacation, holidays, sick time, tuition assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Receive emergency and non-emergency calls
  • Dispatch police personnel via radio
  • Monitor alarm panels and CCTV feeds
  • Maintain constant radio contact with personnel
  • Operate computer aided dispatch system

Nice-to-have

  • Ability to work all shifts
  • Function effectively in stressful environment
  • Geographic familiarity with campus
  • Interact courteously with the public

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Successful completion of state certified Telecommunicator training
  • Pass drug screen and criminal background investigation
  • REJIS certification

Work Rights

Not specified

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