Dispatcher (UPJ)

Dispatcher (UPJ)

The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown offers a positive learning atmosphere, an outstanding record of student success, and a scenic natural environment. Pitt-Johnstown is the first and largest regional campus of the University of Pittsburgh. Pitt-Johnstown Campus Police provides protection to the campus 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. All Campus Police officers are certified through Pennsylvania Police Officers Education & Training Commission (MPOETC) and are armed at all times. In addition to protecting the campus community, officers enforce federal, state, and local laws, campus judicial code, and parking rules and regulations.

Job Summary

Serves as a campus switchboard operator and police dispatcher relaying messages and emergencies. Coordinates the activities of Security and Safety Officials and adheres to the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC's) regulations.

Essential Functions

• Operates radio and switchboard to receive and send messages as necessary.
• Relays appropriate information to Security and Safety Officials regarding emergencies.
• Coordinates the activities of Security and Safety Officials and ensures issues are tended to appropriately.
• Maintains and repairs/replaces safety equipment.
• Records all radio messages, both incoming and outgoing, in adherence with the FCC's regulations. Keeps detailed files of reports, forms, records, feedback, logs, and other relevant data.

The successful candidate must be able to manage multiple priorities and high stress situations. The successful candidate must be able to sit stationary for significant periods of time.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category

Full-time regular

Job Classification

Staff.Dispatcher

Job Family

Safety & Security

Job Sub-Family

Physical Security

Campus

Johnstown

Minimum Education Level Required

High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Years of Experience Required

1

Required Licensure/Certification

Previous dispatch experience preferred. The successful candidate must obtain basic APCO training certification within the first six months of employment.

Work Schedule

Schedule varies by need

Work Arrangement

On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range

$16.50/hour

Background Check

For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check.

Child Protection Clearances

The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Not Applicable