Police Dispatcher, UTC Police Department

  • University of Tennessee Chattanooga Expired
  • Chattanooga, Tennessee
  • Full Time

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Job Description


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.
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.
Job ID: 473591907
Originally Posted on: 4/16/2025

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