Dispatcher

Position Details

Advertising/Posting Title Dispatcher

Posting Summary

Join the UVM Police Emergency Communications Center – Serve, Educate, and Grow with Us

UVM Police is a values-driven organization committed to fostering safety, education, and trust within our diverse campus community. We prioritize strong relationships and our Emergency Communications Center is at the heart of it all. At UVM Police, your work makes a difference in the lives of students, faculty, staff, and visitors every day.

Benefits Include:

• Signing/retention bonus

• Shift differential pay (in addition to base salary)

• College tuition remission for employees and dependents

• 10% employer contribution to retirement savings plans (with 2% employee contribution) after probation period

• 20 days of paid time off ( PTO ) to start, plus medical leave

• Up to 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Opportunities for overtime and comp time accrual

• Up to 4 hours paid fitness time/week

Why Join UVM Police?

• Work in a university environment that values education and personal growth

• Be part of a team that emphasizes respect, inclusion, and community collaboration

• Serve a vibrant, diverse campus with opportunities to build meaningful connections

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Shares our commitment to education, equity, and service

• Values community engagement and open communication

• Wants to grow professionally in a supportive environment

Learn more about our department, qualifications, and the UVM community at

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

High school diploma and two years’ related experience required. Working knowledge of software applications used to support area operations, and familiarity with Internet resources required. Security clearance/background check required. NCIC and 911 certification required within 6 months of hire. Keyboarding, spelling and editing (grammar) skills required. Demonstrated ability to read, write and speak English required. Effective communication skills including clear diction without impediments required. Ability to use computer and radio station required. Demonstrated ongoing commitment to workplace diversity, sustainability and delivering exceptional value and great experience to customers required.

Desirable Qualifications

Experience with emergency decision making, using two-way radio system and receiving multiple phone calls, in a short period of time highly desirable.

Anticipated Pay Range $29.12 -$30.45/hr

Other Information

Special Conditions Weekend work required, Non-standard work hours required, This position is ineligible for telework due to the essential functions, Background Check required for this position

FLSA Non-Exempt

Union Position Yes, NEPBA

Posting Details

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States

Job Open Date 07/18/2026

Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

Open Until Filled Yes

Our Common Ground Statement

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

Position Information

Position Title Police Services OC2 N

Posting Number S6220PO

Department Police Services/11575

Position Number 00026331

Percent of Full-Time 1.0

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 40

Term (months per year) 12

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents