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The Communications Department plays a vital role within the server. The Police Dispatcher is a specialized classification within the Emergency Departments . The Police Dispatcher provides essential dispatch communications. Dispatchers are responsible for maintaining effective and efficient communications between the dispatch center, campus police officers, non-sworn department personnel, other university departments and personnel, outside emergency and law enforcement agencies, and the public. The Police Dispatcher also plays a vital role in records maintenance.
Major Duties:
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Receiving and screening incoming emergency and public safety calls for service
Communicating with campus law enforcement and non-sworn personnel using the police radio systems
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Operating other emergency communications equipment
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Entering and retrieving data for police reports, activity logs and criminal information
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Using multiple dispatching computer applications and equipment including but not limited to: computer-aided dispatching software, radio transceiver, 911 system, CLETS/NCIC terminal, telephones, university fire and burglar monitoring software, and emergency notification systems
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Processing police reports and preparing reports for UCR, Clery, and the District Attorney's Office
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Entering, researching and retrieving information
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Maintaining radio messages and general station activity logs
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Preparing routine correspondence
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Providing technical work in various assignments
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Working independently, reacting quickly, and demonstrating good judgement and discretion in stressful situations