Police Dispatcher

Salary: $15.07 – $16.96

Position Summary:

This position performs duties associated with emergency and non-emergency response of a Campus Police Department to service calls and inquiries received through on-scene observations, telecommunications, emergency alarms, and personal contact with campus patrons.

Essential Functions:

• Greets visitors to the Campus Police Department with respect and courtesy; answers and connects non-emergency incoming telephone calls to OCCC PBX system when necessary.
• Effectively receives, comprehends, and responds to emergency and non- emergency incoming telephone, radio, and other electronic communications directed to the Campus Police Department following established protocols; obtains necessary details to facilitate a rapid, safe, and comprehensive delivery of emergency services.
• Exchanges information utilizing written or oral communication; assigns proper personnel to all service requests.
• Recognizes the need for external emergency resources and initiates communication with appropriate agencies.
• Monitors and utilizes closed circuit television (CCTV) system, fire systems, and security alarms to assist officers in maintaining a safe and secure campus.
• Maintains a functional awareness of campus geography, events, schedules, and key safety and security concerns. Maintains records related to incident reports, lost and found property, communication logs, traffic citations, and service requests.
• Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures (http://www.occc.edu/policy/)
• Contributing to a safe educational & working environment is the responsibility of all College employees and is accomplished when employees:
• Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others.
• Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC’s established safety and health procedures and practices.
• Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation, shelter in place drills, and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.
• This position has been identified as having significant responsibility for student and campus activities. The individual holding this position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSAs are required to report crimes they become aware of to the Reporting Structure at Oklahoma City Community College. Annual CSA training is required for individuals holding this position.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum (1) year clerical/switchboard experience
• Associate degree
• Minimum (1) year previous work experience as a police dispatcher either in a law enforcement or in a college campus, student life situation.
• OLETS Certification (active or expired)
• OKFirst Weather Radar Certification