College of DuPage

Radio Dispatcher (PT), CP3N31993PSP Job at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn

College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States, 60138

Overview

Radio Dispatcher (PT), CP3N31993PSP. The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus with nine associate degrees and various professional and technical certificates, many of which prepare students to articulate into baccalaureate programs at our higher education partner institutions.

College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Receive and transmit all communications by telephone, two-way radio and/or in person for the Department of Public Safety, serving faculty, staff, students and visitors as a public relations/information contact.
Respond to business telephones, emergency telephones, and elevator telephones.
Respond to requests from Public Safety, Engineering and Building and Grounds two-way radio system.
Operate radio-paging system for Engineering, Building & Grounds and Custodial Operations.
Respond to and inquire on the law enforcement computer terminal connecting Public Safety with other local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.
Monitor and dispatch campus security and fire alarm systems.
Summon emergency equipment as needed and notify Public Safety manager and college administrators during emergencies.
Respond to information requests from visitors, faculty, staff and students; issue guest parking permits; respond to lost and found needs; process parking citations.
Respond to officer requests on the college computer; monitor two-way radio traffic of surrounding agencies; monitor weather monitor; monitor surveillance cameras; distribute college key and identification tags; maintain written logs (lost and found, overnight parking, building sign-in, key authorization).
Keep immediate work area neat and orderly; perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education
High school diploma and some college level courses required.
Successful completion of telecommunicators training program required.
Successful completion of LEADS certification basic course required.
Two-year degree in Criminal Justice, Social Science, Behavioral Science or Communications preferred.

Experience
One year or more of proven experience in a public sector dispatching position or customer relations position required.
Two years as a public safety dispatcher preferred.

COD Training
Bloodborne Pathogens
Hazardous Communications
Electrical Safety

Working Conditions

Key telephones, tape recorders, paging encoders, closed circuit television monitors and controls, UHF radios, computer terminals, pagers, rolodex printers, fire and security alarm panels, electronic and manual files. Generally good; during exigent circumstances may be somewhat stressful. This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and drug screen at the College's expense.

Hybrid Remote Eligible

Part-Time Work Schedule

Weekends / Some Holidays

Hiring Range

6 Hourly / Starting salary beginning at $20.14/hour, based on experience. Competitive starting pay is dependent on education and experience. The College of DuPage also offers regular part-time positions with a variety of fringe benefits including retirement benefits, holiday pay, personal time and other discounts on classes.

Equal Employment Opportunity

College of DuPage is an equal opportunity employer. The College of DuPage is committed to recruiting and retaining high performing talent and to our tradition of excellence. We encourage all people across the broad spectrum of communities we serve to apply for positions for which they are qualified. COD does not discriminate against individuals in employment opportunities, programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veterans’ status, marital status, disability, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or on any other basis protected by law.

How to Apply

To apply, visit https://cod.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/2701?c=cod

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