What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Dispatcher (Part-Time) position at Inside Higher Ed?
Job Summary
The Lamar University Police Department (LUPD) is seeking a dependable and professional Police Dispatcher to join our team in a part-time capacity. Dispatchers are responsible for the general operation of the Communications Center, including answering emergency and non-emergency calls, coordinating responses, and monitoring campus safety systems. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the safety of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors
Essential Job Functions
What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities
Must successfully complete 40-hour TLETS – Basic Telecommunications and TCIC/NCIC procedure training within one year of appointment, as determined by the Texas Department of Public Safety
Preferred Qualifications
Previous dispatch or law enforcement communications experience
Familiarity with university or campus environments
Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer
Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code
The Lamar University Police Department (LUPD) is seeking a dependable and professional Police Dispatcher to join our team in a part-time capacity. Dispatchers are responsible for the general operation of the Communications Center, including answering emergency and non-emergency calls, coordinating responses, and monitoring campus safety systems. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the safety of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors
Essential Job Functions
What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities
- Operate department two-way radio equipment and maintain radio logs
- Answer telephone calls and provide accurate information to callers
- Determine when calls require emergency action and relay critical information to patrol units
- Coordinate police, fire, ambulance, and other emergency responses
- Monitor alarm systems for unauthorized entry to university buildings
- Operate computer terminals for record-keeping and dispatching
- Maintain compliance with university standards, policies, and procedures
- Provide excellent customer service and promote positive public relations
- Perform other duties as assigned
- High school diploma or GED required
- Experience or training sufficient to perform dispatch duties
- Ability to read and interpret departmental policies, regulations, and reports
- Knowledge of computers and two-way radio operation
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and exercise sound judgment
- Willingness to work nights, weekends, and emergencies as needed
- Requires sitting for extended periods and responding to calls in real-time
- Night, weekend, and emergency shift work required
Must successfully complete 40-hour TLETS – Basic Telecommunications and TCIC/NCIC procedure training within one year of appointment, as determined by the Texas Department of Public Safety
Preferred Qualifications
Previous dispatch or law enforcement communications experience
Familiarity with university or campus environments
Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer
Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code
- 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.