What are the responsibilities and job description for the Campus Police Dispatcher position at Pima Community College?
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Some roles may have additional, job-specific questions to better assess your qualifications. We're committed to a fair and transparent hiring process. For more information about working at Pima Community College, visit the Pima Careers page .
All employees are expected to live and work within the state of Arizona as a condition of employment. All selected candidates are subject to a successful completion of a background check.
The data we collect during the application process is used to evaluate your qualifications for the role you're applying for. All data is handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our privacy policy.
Position Summary
The Campus Police Dispatcher performs the daily functions of dispatch. Receive emergency and nonemergency calls for service. Monitors field activity and records confidential information into Law Enforcement Databases.
The work schedule for this position is flexible and will include working evenings, weekends and holidays. On call rotation may be required.
Duties & Responsibilities
This hiring process will include an in depth background check. Your fingerprints will be used to check against the criminal history records of the FBI. If not selected for employment you have the right to challenge the results of this check directly with Arizona DPS and the FBI according to the Privacy Act of 1974.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with staff contact and frequent interruptions
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an standard office setting; to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally position self to perform duties; to position or transport light to moderate (up to 20 pounds) amounts of weight; to operate office equipment including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to effectively communicate to exchange information
Vision: Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction
Hearing: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction
If you require assistance, or a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, please do not hesitate to contact Pima Community College Human Resources.
Human Resources Contact Information
Some roles may have additional, job-specific questions to better assess your qualifications. We're committed to a fair and transparent hiring process. For more information about working at Pima Community College, visit the Pima Careers page .
All employees are expected to live and work within the state of Arizona as a condition of employment. All selected candidates are subject to a successful completion of a background check.
The data we collect during the application process is used to evaluate your qualifications for the role you're applying for. All data is handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our privacy policy.
Position Summary
The Campus Police Dispatcher performs the daily functions of dispatch. Receive emergency and nonemergency calls for service. Monitors field activity and records confidential information into Law Enforcement Databases.
The work schedule for this position is flexible and will include working evenings, weekends and holidays. On call rotation may be required.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Operates and maintains the security of law enforcement equipment
- Monitors multi-frequency system and answers and screens incoming multi-line telephone calls to coordinate field unit public safety activity
- Monitors alarm systems, 24-hour recorder systems, and multi-agency dispatch equipment to ensure functionality; responds to alarms and equipment malfunctions
- Inputs, updates, requests, and transmit confidential query information to ensure current, accurate public safety and criminal records in support of a certified police agency
- Accesses various confidential and law enforcement databases to provide meaningful information to a variety of sources
- Performs a variety of office law enforcement and judicial support tasks, including data entry of police reports and warrants
- Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor
- High school diploma or GED and
- One to three years of related experience and
- Must demonstrate proficiency in multitasking, information processing, and accurate data entry through a required standardized pre-employment assessment and
- The ability to obtain an Arizona Criminal Justice Information System Level A Certification
- An equivalent combination of certification, education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
This hiring process will include an in depth background check. Your fingerprints will be used to check against the criminal history records of the FBI. If not selected for employment you have the right to challenge the results of this check directly with Arizona DPS and the FBI according to the Privacy Act of 1974.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of administrative procedures and practices
- Knowledge of law enforcement principles and practices
- Knowledge of public safety and security procedures
- Skill in effective communication (both written and oral)
- Skill in independent decision making
- Skill in problem solving
- Ability to adapt and maintain professional composure in emergent and crisis situations
- Ability to apply effective and accurate data entry and typing skills
- Ability to develop and maintain effective and positive working relationships
- Ability to operate relevant equipment required to complete assigned responsibilities for the position
Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with staff contact and frequent interruptions
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an standard office setting; to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally position self to perform duties; to position or transport light to moderate (up to 20 pounds) amounts of weight; to operate office equipment including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to effectively communicate to exchange information
Vision: Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction
Hearing: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction
If you require assistance, or a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, please do not hesitate to contact Pima Community College Human Resources.
Human Resources Contact Information
- Phone: (520) 206-4624
- TTY: (520) 206-4530
- Email: hr@pima.edu