Police Telecommunicator - University Police

About This Role

This role involves receiving, interpreting, and processing calls for both emergency and non-emergency situations, then dispatching them to the appropriate agencies. The Police Telecommunicator works under general supervision and is a key part of the University Police Department team.

Responsibilities

• Receive and interpret incoming calls regarding complaints, inquiries, and reports of emergency and non-emergency situations
• Log, coordinate, disseminate, and maintain records of messages
• Operate and monitor access control systems, surveillance videos, public safety apps, and the University fire/security alarm system
• Dispatch firefighters or police officers as necessary
• Create, modify, and cancel LEADS files
• Notify of local weather warning systems and broadcast severe weather notices as directed
• Control access to the police station by requiring proper identification for visitors
• Perform related duties as assigned

Requirements

• No record of conviction of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude
• High school diploma or equivalent

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid time Off
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

Important Details

• Schedule: 40 hours per week
• Shift: 3 shifts, assigned upon hire date

Application Process

• Fully complete all sections of the online application, including full work history with specific details of duties and responsibilities for each position held
• Fully complete the education, licensure, certification, and language sections
• Upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts, and diplomas within the application
• Ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date

About the Company

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. It serves over 34,000 students and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI), and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.