Lead Police Telecommunicator- UTPD

Full-Time Lead Police Telecommunicator

Ready to be the heartbeat of emergency response at one of Texas' premier institutions? The University of Texas Police Department (UTPD) in Houston is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Full-Time Lead Police Telecommunicator to join our elite team. In this pivotal role, you'll be at the center of critical operations and coordinating security efforts, dispatching non-emergency and emergency calls, and ensuring swift, accurate responses to incidents across campus. If you thrive in high-pressure environments, excel at multitasking, and are passionate about public safety, this is your opportunity to make a real impact while supporting law enforcement and protecting the community.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus :

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement / pension plan!

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work / life services such as...

Position Summary :

The primary function of a Lead Police Telecommunicator is to provide immediate radio communications with law enforcement personnel. Coordinates, directs and records police activities and ensures a prompt law enforcement response to requests for police assistance or services in emergency and non-emergency events. Records and accesses critical criminal data to safeguard the responding law enforcement officers, support staff and those requesting police assistance. Responds to institutional and police emergency situations and activates emergency procedures. Performs multiple tasks concurrently while working in an intense, stressful and fast paced environment, while maintaining a professional, poised, positive, and calming demeanor.

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