Extra Help/HE Public Safety Dispatcher

Extra Help/HE Public Safety Dispatcher

at University of Arkansas - Fayetteville in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Job Description

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Closing Date:Type of Position:Staff - Clerical

Workstudy Position:NoJob Type:Temporary (Fixed Term)

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Sponsorship Available:NoInstitution Name: University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department's Website:Summary of Job Duties:The Extra Help/(HE) Public Safety Dispatcher is responsible for the central dispatch to department officers and central command. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma;

One year of specialized training in communications or related field.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Operate computer consoles, video monitoring equipment and other communication devices in the public safety department to receive requests for assistance;

Identify the nature of the situation and dispatches public safety officers and/or other personnel as required;

Receive calls from monitoring companies for fire, security and environmental alarm systems and notifies the proper authority;

Maintain accurate records of calls and other communications transmissions by using the methods prescribed by the Public Safety Department;

Prepare required reports, including incidents report. lost and found and any reports requested by Public Safety Officers;

Operate the Arkansas Crime Information Computer terminal in accordance with state law, ACIC rules and UALR Public Safety procedures;

Maintain contact with emergency services such as Little Rock Fire Department and MEMS ambulance with incidents arising on campus properties;

Extract and relay important and lifesaving information to and from officers and victims to the appropriate emergency service;

Answers a multi-line telephone system;

Relay calls to the appropriate division/employee within the department. Also redirects calls not belonging to the Police Department to the appropriate University Department or individual;

Answer a multi-line emergency phone system at the Police Department for all emergency phones on the UA Little Rock campus;

Perform related responsibilities as required or assigned;

Act as a link for coordinating the activities of field officers, security guards, student patrol and emergency responders from outside agencies.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

Knowledge of communication procedures and federal rules and regulations concerning dispatching equipment;

Knowledge of communication equipment;

Knowledge of emergency response... For full info follow application link.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

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