Title: Police Dispatcher

Employee Classification: Emergency Coordinator I

Hiring Range: $40,000

Agency: Virginia State University

Location: Virginia State University

Division: Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

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Agency Website: www.vsu.edu

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Virginia State University seeks a conscientious individual to serve as a dispatcher in the Virginia State University Police Department.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Monitors department’s communications system. Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service and assistance by dispatching personnel via radio, telephone, or other methods of communication. Obtains information from callers to determine appropriate response methods and responds to message requests, including secure networks, regarding confidential information. Operates the Virginia Crime Information Network (VCIN) teletype equipment to address all messages and inquiries. Assist walk-ins to the department—Monitors safety devices. Provide administrative support to the department.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently Certified as a Dispatcher through the State of Virginia to operate NCIC, VCIN, and DMV equipment/databases.
- Working knowledge of office practices and procedures.
- Demonstrated skill in keyboarding.
- Demonstrated the ability to operate voice communications equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.
- Has the ability to organize and prioritize tasks and assignments and work independently.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to respond quickly to emergencies.
- Willing to accept varied shift assignments.

Additional Considerations:

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency