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Position Information

Posting Number 20112538

Position Title Police Dispatcher (Part-Time) - Pooled Positions

FTE 1.00

Position Type Staff

Department Police Department

Position Summary Information

Job Summary/Basic Function

About This Role:

Police Dispatcher (Part-Time) – Open Recruitment

For part-time, it is a requirement to be a certified dispatcher.

Employees in this classification are responsible for the general operation of the Communications Center. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Support Services Sergeant and may require work at night and on weekends.

What You’ll Do – Position Duties

As a member of our team, you will have an impact on our clients through accomplishment of the following responsibilities:

+ Operate department two-way radio equipment and maintain radio logs

+ Answer telephone and give out information

+ Determine when information received requires emergency action and relay such information to the necessary patrol units

+ Coordinate police, fire, ambulance and other emergency requests

+ Monitor alarm systems to detect unauthorized entry to University buildings

+ Operate computer terminals

Who We Are:

Home to more than 17,000 students, Lamar University is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 120-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University strives to educate leaders, demonstrate excellence in student learning and career readiness, and pursue research with relevance.

Lamar University is committed to fostering an environment of teamwork where all students, faculty, and staff can learn, work, and become a part of our community.

Minimum Qualifications

To be successful in this role and a great addition to our team we need you to come with the following:

EXPERIENCE :

+ Experience or training to perform duties of the job.

+ Ability to read and interpret departmental laws, regulations, special departmental orders, polices and written reports

+ Knowledge of operating computer equipment

+ Knowledge of operating two-way radio equipment

+ Willingness to work at night, weekends, and to report for duty during emergency situations.

EDUCATION / LICENSE :

+ Graduation from an accredited high school, or a G.E.D.

+ Must attend and successfully complete a 40 hour basic certification school as determined by the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement Standards and Education within one (1) year after appointment

+ Must attend and successfully complete a 40 hour TLETS – Basic Telecommunications and TCIC / NCIC procedure school as determined by the Texas D.P.S. within one (1) year after appointment

PHYSICAL / MENTAL :

+ Must be able to deal tactfully with the public. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the public. Must comply with established University standards and policies

+ Must be able to stand rigid character investigation

+ Must have the ability to exercise a certain degree of independent judgement and to promote good public relations

+ Must have the ability to speak and write clearly and accurately

EEO Statement

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran's Preference Statement

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas SB 805, Section 657.003.

Preferred Qualifications

Security Sensitive Statement

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Salary $14.42/hour

Work Hours Up to 19.5 hours a week

Application Information

Posting Date 11/08/2022

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions