Part-Time Dispatcher

Salary: $13.00 Hourly
Location : Greenwood County, SC
Job Type: Temporary - Full-Time
Job Number: 153888
Agency: Lander University
Division: University Police
Opening Date: 07/15/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Class Code:: UZ01
Position Number:: 00000000
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Grade: Unclassified
Hiring Range - Min.: $13.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $13.00
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Applications must be submitted online at Receipt of individual applications not acknowledged. See position status at Lander University is a tobacco-free campus. All final candidates are subject to successfully completing background requirements.
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: University Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday Work Hours per Week: Varied up to 30 hours. To include some nights and weekend and some rotating shifts
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.


Job Responsibilities


The Part-time dispatcher is responsible for providing radio and telephone communications for the University Police Department and for dispatching calls for assistance to the University Police officers.

Minimum and Additional Requirements


A high school diploma and at least 2 years of strong customer service experience. Certification through the South Carolina Criminal Justice Basic Telecommunications class is preferred. National Crime Information Center (NCIC) training is preferred or must be able to complete within 30 days of hire. Must have a minimum typing speed of 30 words per minute. Must have strong skills in providing excellent customer service and demonstrate strong ethics. Must live in close proximity to Lander University. A valid driver's license and safe driving history.

Additional Comments


Must have great communication and computer skills. Ability to correctly evaluate situations and make good decisions. Ability to deal firmly, yet tactfully, with the public. Ability to interact well with members of the University community as well as with fellow employees. Ability to make decisions independently. Ability to remain calm and make quick decisions during stressful and emergency situations. Work involves operating a multichannel radio console and multi-line telephone system.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.


Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.


Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.


Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.


Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Do you have A high school diploma?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have at least 2 years of strong customer service experience?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have the ability to correctly evaluate situations and make good decision?

• Yes
• No

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Where did you hear about this position?

• Lander Website
• SC Works
• SC Vocational Rehabilitation
• Lander Employee
• Lander Alumni Facebook or LinkedIn
• Other

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