Public Safety Dispatcher

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Job Location (Full Address):

612 Wilson Blvd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14627

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

100037 Department of Public Safety

Work Shift:

UR - Rotating (United States of America)

Range:

UR PSOA 025 H

Compensation Range:

$21.29 - $27.53

Responsibilities:

Operates a Public Safety Department Communications Center to provide for the protection of University property, University students, visitors, patients and personnel and their property.

SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION EXERCISED:Directs Officers to areas according to needs. MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT USED:CAD/RMS Dispatching System, Two-way radios, CCTV, Alarm Monitoring, Telephone System. TYPICAL DUTIES:1.Continuously monitors alarms and dispatching systems.2.Dispatches Officers to areas according to needs or in an emergency in accordance with established procedures and/or the orders of the Officer-in-Charge. 3.May relay orders of the Officer-in-Charge in accordance with established rules and procedures. 4.Informs the Officer-in-Charge of all Public Safety activity taking place during the shift. 5.Follows established procedures and/or the orders of the Officer-in-Charge in making outside calls to fire, police, etc. 6.Answers telephone and radio calls. Notifies the Officer-in-Charge of non-routine situations and notifies Officers of routine situations which are then handled in accordance with standard procedures. May announce situations within the hospital in accordance with established wording and procedures. 7.Makes a daily check of communications equipment as to number, operability and condition, and reports to thePublic Safety Director. 8.Maintains Security logs, journals and files; maintains electronic records. 9. Assists in orientating and training new dispatchers.QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma. Requires the ability to read and write, to use arithmetic and to meet and deal effectively and courteously with the public, students, faculty and staff.

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