Dispatcher

Description

St. Mary's College of Maryland at Historic St. Mary's City is accepting résumés for the position of Dispatcher in the Office of Public Safety. General duties include operation of radio communications equipment, dispatching routine and emergency calls for service, handling requests for service from the campus community and the general public, and acting as liaison with County and State Emergency Services. Must be able to work a rotating shift schedule or fixed shift schedule as determined by operational needs. Must be able to work weekends and holidays.

Along with the ability to handle a fast-paced environment, the successful candidate must have a high school diploma or GED equivalency, six months of related experience, familiarity with basic data entry, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work and communicate well with students. Any combination of acceptable education and experience, which has provided the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of this position, may be considered. Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. This is a full-time entry level position with an annual salary of $35,570, plus benefits.

St. Mary's College of Maryland, the National Public honors College, is located in Historic St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C. St. Mary's College is one of the nation's best public liberal arts colleges - ranked near the top in U.S. News & World Report and a Best Value for in-state and out-of-state students. Non-sectarian since its founding, the college with its scenic waterfront campus is primarily undergraduate and residential, with a diverse coeducational student body numbering approximately 1600. The up-to-date curriculum is designed for today's students who want an active, hands-on education led by professors who are committed teachers and experts in their fields. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and close proximity to the amenities of Washington D.C., Baltimore and Richmond.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle a fast paced environment.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalency.
• At least six months of related experience, familiarity with basic data entry.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work and communicate well with students.
• Working hours are varied on a 24-hour per day basis.

Any combination of acceptable education and experience, which has provided the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of this position, may be considered.

Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

Application Instructions

St. Mary's College of Maryland ( embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission. We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity. Application materials should include a cover letter, résumé (including e-mail address), and three references and submitted online at Questions may be directed to OA Gunther in the Office of Public Safety at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Review of résumés will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

St. Mary's College of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer.