Fayetteville State University
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Position Information
Position Information
Position Title: | Public Safety Telecommunicator |
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Working Title: | Public Safety Telecommunicator |
Position Number: | Multiple Vacancies |
Full-time or Part-time: | Full Time |
Time Limited Position: | No |
Number of Vacancies: | 1 |
Department: | Police & Campus Safety |
Posting Number: | 0402354 |
SHRA/EHRA: | SHRA |
Job Category: | Paraprofessional |
Hiring Range: | $33,199.00 – $36,832.00 |
Overall Position Competency: | Journey |
Description of primary duties and responsibilities: | Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit: To protect life and property of the students, faculty, and staff on the campus of Fayetteville State University and to support the University’s core mission of academic excellence by providing comprehensive and professional public safety services, as well as convenient access to a peaceful and orderly campus community. Primary Purpose of Position: This is an essential position assigned to perform technical communications work in support of Public Safety Telecommunications for Fayetteville State University. Work involves receiving emergency and non-emergency calls, monitor alarms, monitor video surveillance systems, obtaining and relaying information, prioritizing calls for service, prioritizing alarm response and coordinating response procedures, dispatching appropriate public safety personnel, and maintaining public safety communications logs and databases. Employees are responsible for operating a host of complex telecommunications and computer equipment to include multi-line phones systems, multi-channel police consoles, two-way radios, emergency alert notification systems, video surveillance systems, scanners and Division of Criminal Information (DCI) Terminals. Applies knowledge of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations in unique situations. Applies considerable knowledge of departmental policies and procedures related to the answering, response, and dispatch of calls in a complex telecommunications environment. Requires the ability to be able to manage multiple tasks and to remain calm and composed in high- stress situations. Ability to enter information accurately and efficiently into computer data base and maintain DCI certification and have the ability to locate information from DCI terminal or other sources as requested for law enforcement support. Must maintain confidentiality and use discretion in the course of conducting business. |
Description of Work Continued: | 50% Receiving emergency and non-emergency calls, monitor alarms, monitor video surveillance systems, obtaining and relaying information, prioritizing calls for service, prioritizing alarm response and coordinating response procedures, dispatching appropriate public safety personnel, and maintaining public safety communications logs and databases. 30% Use all departmental telecommunications equipment including phone systems, radios, consoles, alarm panels, database/information systems and computer aided dispatch (CAD) system. Use a variety of features in software programs, databases, and information systems. Keys information into DCI and Police Pak. Locate information from DCI terminal, Police Pak, video surveillance system or other sources as requested for law enforcement support. 10% Apply knowledge of FCC rules and regulations in unique situations. Apply knowledge of departmental policies and procedures related to answering, response, and dispatch of calls in the university police environment. 5% Troubleshoot or perform routine maintenance on telecommunications equipment. 5% Training and testing and maintaining DCI certification. |
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: | High School diploma or equivalency and demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Requires certification as a Division of Criminal Information computer operator or the ability to achieve certification within 45 days of employment. Some positions may require Basic Telecommunicator Certification in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission or the ability to achieve certification within one year of employment. |
Knowledge skills and abilities: | |
Preferred Qualifications: | Previous experience in telecommunications, radio dispatch, or related environment preferred |
Special Instructions to Applicants: | |
Notice to Applicants | Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.” Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission. |
Closing Date: | 02/29/2024 |
Open Until Filled: | No |
Other Information | If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. |
EEO Statement: | This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification and credit history check (if applicable). Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. |
Veteran’s Statement | Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings. |
Quick Link | https://jobs.uncfsu.edu/postings/24768 |
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