University Police Communications Officer
Salary: $38,771
Position Summary:
Receives and transmits emergency and non-emergency calls for service, monitors security and emergency systems, and coordinates emergency response.
Essential Functions:
1. Monitors radio channels and dispatch request lines.
2. Serves as the initial point of contact for requests for emergency service.
3. Evaluate the nature and extent of the emergency and provide guidance as necessary.
4. Manage logs of calls and dispatches and shares information with response team as needed.
Preferred Requirements:
- A resume and cover letter are not required but are encouraged.
- Minimum education required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Due to the nature of the position, the candidate must speak, read, and understand English fluently. Additional languages are always a plus, but are not required.
- The Mississippi Board of Emergency Telecommunicators Standards and Training (BETST) requires all state certified dispatchers to be citizens of the United States.
- BETST requires Communications Officers to become state certified within one year of employment. (at no cost to the employee)
- All candidates who advance in the hiring process must pass an extensive background check, psychological evaluation, and drug screening.
- No prior experience is necessary