What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Safety Telecommunicator position at North Carolina A&T State University?
Classification Information
Position/Classification Title
Public Safety Telecommunicator
Classification Type
SHRA
Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies:
A - All Emergency and Pandemic On SIte
Minimum Experience/Education
High School diploma and three years of experience in emergency communications including one year of administrative and/or lead supervisory experience. Additional Education and Experience will be necessary for progressive steps (Journey and Advanced). Requires certification as a Division of Criminal Information computer operator. May require Basic Telecommunicator Certification in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission or the ability to achieve certification within one year of employment. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
- Two years of experience working in a communication or call center environment.
- Knowledge of methods for operating communications systems. Knowledge of procedures used for emergency medical treatment.
- Knowledge of information required for documenting emergency situations and calls.
- Knowledge of emergency medical, fire, police, and other emergency terminology.
- Knowledge of emergency management procedures.
- Knowledge of the geography and street locations of the community served.
- Ability to provide clear instructions and guidance to callers in emergency situations.
- Ability to comprehend, interpret, and evaluate relevant information from various types of source materials.
- Ability to obtain and analyze facts to reach logical conclusions.
- Ability to obtain information from physically or emotionally distressed individuals.
- Ability to interact with people who are in differing situations.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to take accurate and complete messages.
- Ability to recognize incorrectly transmitted messages, codes, or error input.
- Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
- Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
- Journey Telecommunicators perform the full scope of operational responsibilities without routine supervision.
Required License or Certification
Requires certification as a Division of Criminal Information Computer Operator or the ability to achieve certification within 45 days of employment.
Position Overview
Primary Purpose of Position
To operate the Telecommunications Center efficiently and effectively 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This consists of operating all communications equipment and maintaining contact with all field units and other agencies through direct phone lines. This includes responding to all elevator phone lines and all emergency call-box phone lines that ring directly into the communications center. The Division of Criminal Information Network provides other emergency communications state and nationwide.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
To provide an effective and efficient link between the University Community and the University Police Department’s operations and services 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. The University Police Department maintains overall responsibility for this service.
The University Police Department maintains the responsibility of providing a safe and secure community for the students, faculty, staff and visitors. University Police Officers are sworn full-time police officers who are state certified by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Council and must receive Basic Law Enforcement Training before being sworn as Police Officers. NC A&T State University Police Officers have complete police authority to enforce local, state and federal laws on all property owned or leased by the University and on streets that run through, are adjacent to, or border the campus.
The University Police Department maintains the responsibility of providing a safe and secure community for the students, faculty, staff and visitors. University Police Officers are sworn full-time police officers who are state certified by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Council and must receive Basic Law Enforcement Training before being sworn as Police Officers. NC A&T State University Police Officers have complete police authority to enforce local, state and federal laws on all property owned or leased by the University and on streets that run through, are adjacent to, or border the campus.
Work Hours
Twelve hour shifts (7:00 am-7:00 pm; 7:00 pm-7:00 am)
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.
On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)
Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies
Required Competency
Office/Telecommunications Technology
Duties
- Monitors all CCTV cameras and alarms
- Monitors and dispatches fire, burglar, equipment and panic alarms to appropriate departments and personnel accordingly.
- Reports any trouble with CCTV and alarm systems immediately
- Operates the Division of Criminal Information automated computer network and all affiliated state and computer systems as necessary.
- Ensures confidentiality is maintained as these records contain highly confidential information.
Required Competency
Data/Information/Records Administration
Duties
- Operates police emergency multi-frequency radio console (Orbacom Candida) and multi-line telephones.
- Maintain entries of all call data with 100% accuracy.
- Uses established logs and data systems, functions, and/or procedures.
- Enters routine information.
- Types reports using standard formats.
- May retrieve routine information.
Required Competency
Communication-Oral
Duties
- Operates police emergency multi-frequency radio console (Orbacom Candida) and multi-line telephones
- Determines the nature of the call and may transfer caller to appropriate responder upon determining the nature of the call.
- Obtains, verifies, and records the location of the emergency, the name or the caller, the nature, severity, and current status of the emergency, and obtains any other appropriate information needed to secure a full assessment of the circumstances.
- Maintains a reassuring and calming manner with callers in order to obtain required information; persuades emergency callers to stay on the line.
- In nonmedical emergencies, provides precautionary instructions and advice to help assure the personal safety of persons and/or to minimize the loss of property, pending the arrival of fire, police, or other assistance.
- Dispatch and receive calls for service to and from the University Police Officers, Security, Parking and Contract Security Officers and any other collateral agency personnel as necessary.
- Contact the following persons in emergency situations when needed; Chief of Police; VC of Business & Finance, VC of Student Affairs, Office of EHS, Greensboro Police Department, Guilford County Sheriff’s Department and Greensboro Fire Department.
- Maintains emergency callback for the University; entails calls to EHS, maintenance requests for the academic buildings, as well as the University Residence Halls.
- Makes contact through provided weekly callback lists, cell numbers and pagers with direct contact through the Physical Plant radio frequency.
- Train department personnel in communications as assigned.
- Attend and successfully complete all required certifications and departmental in-service training and attend required departmental meetings.
Required Competency
Knowledge - Technical
Duties
- Train department personnel (temporary and permanent staff) in communications as assigned
- Attends and successfully completes assigned in-service schools and department meetings.
- Real Time Crime Center Operator
- Takes an active role in public safety technology projects, including research, development and implementation
- Maintains and updates tables in the CAD software related to the records management system.
Position Information
Working Title
Public Safety Telecommunicator
Competency Level
Journey
Position Number
009277
Recruitment Range
$40,000 - $46,000
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Appointment Type
Permanent - Full-time
FTE
40 hours/week, 12 months
If Time Limited, Appointment Length
Organizational Division
Asst VC Bus & Fin/Police Administration
Organizational Location
VC for Business & Finance
Organizational Unit
Operations - Support Services
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
SHRA3131
Open Date
03/10/2026
Close Date
03/17/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.
Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more:
Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more:
- Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
- Community Service Leave
- Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
- NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
- Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Campus Recreation Center Discount
- University Bookstore Discount
Quick Link
https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/39810
Salary : $40,000 - $46,000