Public Safety Dispatcher

About the Opportunity: Reporting to the Dispatch Supervisor, the Public Safety Dispatcher is responsible for the day-to-day communications function of the Communications Center for the Oakland Campus. The dispatcher will be responsible for answering all calls for service as well as the dispatching of officers to these calls. The dispatcher may also be responsible for monitoring the public safety walk‑in center during non‑business hours or as needed. Responsibilities Receive emergency and non‑emergency telephone calls Determine the nature, location, and priority of requests and dispatch appropriate resources in accordance with established procedure Enter, update, and retrieve information from a variety of computer systems Disseminate mass emergency notification alerts when necessary Monitor radio traffic, security alarms, fire alarms, and video security cameras Provide referral services and victim resources Research, collect, analyze, document, and disseminate public safety intelligence Undergo initial training and maintain knowledge through continuing education Monitor the 24/7 public safety walk‑in center and dispatch officers as needed for walk‑in reports Other duties as assigned Mandatory Job Requirements High School Diploma or GED equivalent One or more years of relevant experience A valid U.S. Driver’s License Certification in a POST Public Safety Dispatcher course or the successful completion of a qualifying course within 6 months of hire APCO certification within six months of hire Candidates must pass a criminal background check Candidates will be subject to a drug test and psychological exam Must currently possess, or must achieve within first three months; CPR (BLS/HCP) certification Required Skills Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and quickly synthesize information Ability to remain calm, stay focused, and utilize sound judgement in rapidly evolving, stressful emergency situations Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong computer skills, typing skills, and ability to learn new software Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people Has a professional phone manner and a service mentality Is team and goal oriented Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice, communications, leadership, or other related area is preferred Former dispatch or law enforcement experience strongly preferred Call‑taking experience preferred Experience in a higher education setting preferred Certifications in any applicable training and courses related to the dispatch function & emergency communications Position Type Safety and Security Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. medical vision dental paid time off tuition assistance wellness & life retirement- as well as commuting & transportation Visit for more information. Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real‑world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—including 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind. #J-18808-Ljbffr NU USA Northeastern University