About the role
Description
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Police and Public Safety Department seeks Dispatcher Police personnel.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Sends and receives radio transmissions from sworn and non-sworn field units and surrounding agencies.
- Answers the telephone and determines the form of assistance required. Assures units within the department responds or refers the call to other sources for resolution.
- Performs multi-tasking priorities. Maintains knowledge of all required department policies and procedures.
- Operates the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center/National Crime Information Center (ACJIC/NCIC) terminal and become certified on the same.
- Operates equipment in the Communications Center.
- Rotates on all shifts and all days of the week, at the discretion of the Communications Supervisor.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Starting hourly rate: $17.95
The UAB Police Department is proud to be recognized with Meritorious Advanced Law Enforcement Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). This prestigious distinction, awarded to only a select group of agencies nationwide, reflects our commitment to excellence, professionalism, and community trust. As a CALEA-accredited agency, UABPD upholds internationally recognized standards in training, accountability, and service. When you join our team, you are joining a department committed to supporting your professional growth while ensuring the safety of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Qualifications
High School diploma or GED required. Ability to type twenty-five (25) WPM required.
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Primary Location
: University
Job Category
: Campus Safety
Organization
: 115100000 University Police
Employee Status
: Regular
Shift: Rotation / Flexible Staffing / Multiple Shifts
Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Onsite
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