Police Dispatcher - Emory Police Department

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Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Prioritizes and dispatches information to police, administrative officials, emergency medical technicians, traffic enforcement personnel or staff to initiate responses to crimes, fires, injuries, accidents, requests for service and other emergency and non-emergency incidents.
• Logs calls, monitors alarms and access control systems, and operates multiple computer systems.
• Tracks personnel/vehicle locations and coordinates responses.
• Operates communications equipment and processes criminal history information in accordance with federal and state law.
• Maintains and is accountable for the handling of confidential information on a local, state and international level.
• Serves as an information resource for university police department and police administrators.
• Maintains required record-keeping.
• May operate a switchboard.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of customer service, law enforcement or dispatch/telecommunications experience.
• Ability to meet background investigation requirements which include a criminal history check.
• Ability to meet P.O.S.T. certification standards within 6 months of employment.
• Ability to complete requirements for GCIC (Georgia Crime Information Center) terminal operator certifications as required by federal and state law.
• Ability to type 30 wpm.

Note: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.