Police Dispatcher 1 (Finance)

Department: Police Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education
Description:

Receives emergency and non-emergency requests from the University community and dispatches calls to University Police
Officers using a police radio.

1. Responds to requests for service, information and other business that comes into the police department by telephone,
emergency call box or made in person at the public service window.

2. Transmits requests for service and related information to the appropriate Police Officer using a police radio.

3. Inputs information into a computer database; reviews and corrects data as necessary.

4. Monitors campus fire and burglar alarm systems, acknowledges triggered alarms, and dispatches officers when needed.

5. Operates radio consoles, portable radios, Dictaphone recorder, telecopier and other equipment located in the
communications center.

6. Issues equipment and supplies such as radios, batteries and keys to department personnel and maintains related records.

7. Performs other job-related duties are assigned.
EEO/AA

Additional Job Prerequisites:

• Candidate for hire must have/or be able to obtain a Texas Driver's License at the time of a bona fide job offer.
• Requires technical certification or licensing directly related to the job.
• Must be able to obtain a Basic Telecommunicator Certification through TCOLE within a year from hire.
• If you have a Telecommunicator's license, please attach a copy under miscellaneous Documents on the application.
• Must pass Computerized Criminal History Check, Background Investigation and Drug Testing prior to employment. Environmental Conditions
• Working conditions Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements.
• Physical Effort Position is physically comfortable; individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.
• Physical Risk Work environment involves minimal exposure to physical risks.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.