Police Dispatcher, UTC Police Department
- University of Tennessee Chattanooga Expired
- Chattanooga, Tennessee
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Police Dispatcher, UTC Police Department
University of Tennessee Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN Full-time Other
Posted on March 16, 2025
Job Description
The Police Dispatcher serves in the UTC Police Department Communications Center and performs dispatch duties which include all radio and telephone communications and serves as a representative of the Police Department in assisting community members with routine service requests.
Police Dispatcher - UTC Police Department (Public Safety Communications Officer 1 - MR04)
Responsibilities
Dispatch Duties
Enters calls for service into Computer Added Dispatch Program
Maintains timely and accurate logs of all incoming phone calls and requests for assistance
Requests assistance from other agencies at the request of the police offers, such as fire, medical, and additional law enforcement needs
Assists callers with questions about university procedure such as after hour access, visitor parking, and service needs
Dispatches police/security officers to calls for assistance in criminal, medical, and service in nature needs
Utilizes NCIC computers to assist police officers in field with license validations, criminal backgrounds, warrant checks, and enters stolen vehicles property information
Utilizes computer database to allow after hour and weekend access to university buildings and resources
Issues keys and passes on pertinent information both to outgoing and incoming shift personnel
Monitors various alerting software for alarms, answers requests for remote admits, distributes and records keys, radios, and equipment
Serves as a representative of the Police Department in assisting community members with routine service requests
Records Duties
Collects and processes documents for patrol shift supervision and administrative personnel needs
Processes, prints, organizes, and distributes reports to campus partners and departments
Assists in distribution of appropriate reports to the public under direction of the TAC or RAC
Develops minor reports for Emergency Services and other campus partners based on the need for documentation
Collects data for weekly or monthly reports
Completes timesheets and written reports
Collects and processes documents for patrol shift supervision and administrative personnel needs
Processes, prints, organizes, and distributes reports to campus partners and departments
Assists in distribution of appropriate reports to the public under direction of the TAC or RAC
Develops minor reports for Emergency Services and other campus partners based on the need for documentation
Collects data for weekly or monthly reports
Completes timesheets and written reports
Limited Security Duties
Assists patrol in safety and security functions of the university as needed
Provides assistance to the university community, visitors, and general public
Controls pedestrian and vehicle traffic
Completes checks and secures university buildings, lots, and housing (doors, windows, etc.)
Assists stranded motorists and provides escorts on foot or in a vehicle
Provides a visible presence on campus to deter and detect criminal activity
Writes reports and monitors campus video security camera system
Responds to fire alarms, emergency illness, and elevator entrapments as needed
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Excellent organization skills and punctual with tasks
Computer and writing skills
Human relations and public speaking skills
Ability to multi-task and effectively establish priorities
Current NCIC certification
Review of applications will begin on January 23, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration.
Qualifications
Minimum: Typically requires a high school diploma or the equivalent and must successfully achieve NCIC certifications through examinations and practical experience.
Preferred: Current NCIC certification, at least one year of law enforcement dispatch experience, proficient rating on last evaluation, and other administrative skills are preferred.
University of Tennessee Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN Full-time Other
Posted on March 16, 2025
Job Description
The Police Dispatcher serves in the UTC Police Department Communications Center and performs dispatch duties which include all radio and telephone communications and serves as a representative of the Police Department in assisting community members with routine service requests.
Police Dispatcher - UTC Police Department (Public Safety Communications Officer 1 - MR04)
Responsibilities
Dispatch Duties
Enters calls for service into Computer Added Dispatch Program
Maintains timely and accurate logs of all incoming phone calls and requests for assistance
Requests assistance from other agencies at the request of the police offers, such as fire, medical, and additional law enforcement needs
Assists callers with questions about university procedure such as after hour access, visitor parking, and service needs
Dispatches police/security officers to calls for assistance in criminal, medical, and service in nature needs
Utilizes NCIC computers to assist police officers in field with license validations, criminal backgrounds, warrant checks, and enters stolen vehicles property information
Utilizes computer database to allow after hour and weekend access to university buildings and resources
Issues keys and passes on pertinent information both to outgoing and incoming shift personnel
Monitors various alerting software for alarms, answers requests for remote admits, distributes and records keys, radios, and equipment
Serves as a representative of the Police Department in assisting community members with routine service requests
Records Duties
Collects and processes documents for patrol shift supervision and administrative personnel needs
Processes, prints, organizes, and distributes reports to campus partners and departments
Assists in distribution of appropriate reports to the public under direction of the TAC or RAC
Develops minor reports for Emergency Services and other campus partners based on the need for documentation
Collects data for weekly or monthly reports
Completes timesheets and written reports
Collects and processes documents for patrol shift supervision and administrative personnel needs
Processes, prints, organizes, and distributes reports to campus partners and departments
Assists in distribution of appropriate reports to the public under direction of the TAC or RAC
Develops minor reports for Emergency Services and other campus partners based on the need for documentation
Collects data for weekly or monthly reports
Completes timesheets and written reports
Limited Security Duties
Assists patrol in safety and security functions of the university as needed
Provides assistance to the university community, visitors, and general public
Controls pedestrian and vehicle traffic
Completes checks and secures university buildings, lots, and housing (doors, windows, etc.)
Assists stranded motorists and provides escorts on foot or in a vehicle
Provides a visible presence on campus to deter and detect criminal activity
Writes reports and monitors campus video security camera system
Responds to fire alarms, emergency illness, and elevator entrapments as needed
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Excellent organization skills and punctual with tasks
Computer and writing skills
Human relations and public speaking skills
Ability to multi-task and effectively establish priorities
Current NCIC certification
Review of applications will begin on January 23, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration.
Qualifications
Minimum: Typically requires a high school diploma or the equivalent and must successfully achieve NCIC certifications through examinations and practical experience.
Preferred: Current NCIC certification, at least one year of law enforcement dispatch experience, proficient rating on last evaluation, and other administrative skills are preferred.
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Police Dispatcher, UTC Police Department
University of Tennessee Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN Full-time Other
Posted on March 16, 2025
Job Description
The Police Dispatcher serves in the UTC Police Department Communications Center and performs dispatch duties which include all radio and telephone communications and serves as a representative of the Police Department in assisting community members with routine service requests.
Police Dispatcher - UTC Police Department (Public Safety Communications Officer 1 - MR04)
Responsibilities
Dispatch Duties
Enters calls for service into Computer Added Dispatch Program
Maintains timely and accurate logs of all incoming phone calls and requests for assistance
Requests assistance from other agencies at the request of the police offers, such as fire, medical, and additional law enforcement needs
Assists callers with questions about university procedure such as after hour access, visitor parking, and service needs
Dispatches police/security officers to calls for assistance in criminal, medical, and service in nature needs
Utilizes NCIC computers to assist police officers in field with license validations, criminal backgrounds, warrant checks, and enters stolen vehicles property information
Utilizes computer database to allow after hour and weekend access to university buildings and resources
Issues keys and passes on pertinent information both to outgoing and incoming shift personnel
Monitors various alerting software for alarms, answers requests for remote admits, distributes and records keys, radios, and equipment
Serves as a representative of the Police Department in assisting community members with routine service requests
Records Duties
Collects and processes documents for patrol shift supervision and administrative personnel needs
Processes, prints, organizes, and distributes reports to campus partners and departments
Assists in distribution of appropriate reports to the public under direction of the TAC or RAC
Develops minor reports for Emergency Services and other campus partners based on the need for documentation
Collects data for weekly or monthly reports
Completes timesheets and written reports
Collects and processes documents for patrol shift supervision and administrative personnel needs
Processes, prints, organizes, and distributes reports to campus partners and departments
Assists in distribution of appropriate reports to the public under direction of the TAC or RAC
Develops minor reports for Emergency Services and other campus partners based on the need for documentation
Collects data for weekly or monthly reports
Completes timesheets and written reports
Limited Security Duties
Assists patrol in safety and security functions of the university as needed
Provides assistance to the university community, visitors, and general public
Controls pedestrian and vehicle traffic
Completes checks and secures university buildings, lots, and housing (doors, windows, etc.)
Assists stranded motorists and provides escorts on foot or in a vehicle
Provides a visible presence on campus to deter and detect criminal activity
Writes reports and monitors campus video security camera system
Responds to fire alarms, emergency illness, and elevator entrapments as needed
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Excellent organization skills and punctual with tasks
Computer and writing skills
Human relations and public speaking skills
Ability to multi-task and effectively establish priorities
Current NCIC certification
Review of applications will begin on January 23, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration.
Qualifications
Minimum: Typically requires a high school diploma or the equivalent and must successfully achieve NCIC certifications through examinations and practical experience.
Preferred: Current NCIC certification, at least one year of law enforcement dispatch experience, proficient rating on last evaluation, and other administrative skills are preferred.
University of Tennessee Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN Full-time Other
Posted on March 16, 2025
Job Description
The Police Dispatcher serves in the UTC Police Department Communications Center and performs dispatch duties which include all radio and telephone communications and serves as a representative of the Police Department in assisting community members with routine service requests.
Police Dispatcher - UTC Police Department (Public Safety Communications Officer 1 - MR04)
Responsibilities
Dispatch Duties
Enters calls for service into Computer Added Dispatch Program
Maintains timely and accurate logs of all incoming phone calls and requests for assistance
Requests assistance from other agencies at the request of the police offers, such as fire, medical, and additional law enforcement needs
Assists callers with questions about university procedure such as after hour access, visitor parking, and service needs
Dispatches police/security officers to calls for assistance in criminal, medical, and service in nature needs
Utilizes NCIC computers to assist police officers in field with license validations, criminal backgrounds, warrant checks, and enters stolen vehicles property information
Utilizes computer database to allow after hour and weekend access to university buildings and resources
Issues keys and passes on pertinent information both to outgoing and incoming shift personnel
Monitors various alerting software for alarms, answers requests for remote admits, distributes and records keys, radios, and equipment
Serves as a representative of the Police Department in assisting community members with routine service requests
Records Duties
Collects and processes documents for patrol shift supervision and administrative personnel needs
Processes, prints, organizes, and distributes reports to campus partners and departments
Assists in distribution of appropriate reports to the public under direction of the TAC or RAC
Develops minor reports for Emergency Services and other campus partners based on the need for documentation
Collects data for weekly or monthly reports
Completes timesheets and written reports
Collects and processes documents for patrol shift supervision and administrative personnel needs
Processes, prints, organizes, and distributes reports to campus partners and departments
Assists in distribution of appropriate reports to the public under direction of the TAC or RAC
Develops minor reports for Emergency Services and other campus partners based on the need for documentation
Collects data for weekly or monthly reports
Completes timesheets and written reports
Limited Security Duties
Assists patrol in safety and security functions of the university as needed
Provides assistance to the university community, visitors, and general public
Controls pedestrian and vehicle traffic
Completes checks and secures university buildings, lots, and housing (doors, windows, etc.)
Assists stranded motorists and provides escorts on foot or in a vehicle
Provides a visible presence on campus to deter and detect criminal activity
Writes reports and monitors campus video security camera system
Responds to fire alarms, emergency illness, and elevator entrapments as needed
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Excellent organization skills and punctual with tasks
Computer and writing skills
Human relations and public speaking skills
Ability to multi-task and effectively establish priorities
Current NCIC certification
Review of applications will begin on January 23, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration.
Qualifications
Minimum: Typically requires a high school diploma or the equivalent and must successfully achieve NCIC certifications through examinations and practical experience.
Preferred: Current NCIC certification, at least one year of law enforcement dispatch experience, proficient rating on last evaluation, and other administrative skills are preferred.
Job ID: 473591907
Originally Posted on: 4/16/2025
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