What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dispatcher position at NU USA Northeastern University?
About the Opportunity This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. JOB SUMMARY Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Public Safety Dispatcher is responsible for the day-to-day communications function of the Emergency Operations and Communications Center for the Oakland Campus. The Dispatcher will be responsible for answering all calls for service as well as the dispatching of officers to these calls. The Dispatcher may also be responsible for monitoring the public safety walk-in center during non-business hours or as needed. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • High School Diploma or GED equivalent • One or more years of relevant experience • A valid U.S. Driver’s License • Candidates must pass a criminal background check • Candidates will be subject to a drug test and psychological exam • Must currently possess, or must achieve within first three months; CPR (BLS/HCP) certification • Upon hire, dispatchers may be required to successfully complete department mandated professional development trainings related to dispatching, communication, and public safety responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES • Receive emergency and non-emergency telephone calls • Determine the nature, location, and priority of requests and dispatch appropriate resources in accordance with established procedure • Enter, update, and retrieve information from a variety of computer systems • Disseminate mass emergency notification alerts when necessary • Monitor radio traffic, security alarms, fire alarms, and video security cameras • Provide referral services and victim resources • Research, collect, analyze, document, and disseminate public safety intelligence • Undergo initial training and maintain knowledge through continuing education • Monitor the 24/7 public safety walk-in center and dispatch officers as needed for walk-in reports Position Type Safety and Security Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.