Relief Police Dispatcher (Temporary Employee Pool)

University of the Pacific

United States, California, Stockton

3601 Pacific Avenue (Show on map)

Oct 31, 2024

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title	Relief Police Dispatcher (Temporary Employee Pool)
Union Level
Department	Public Safety
Campus	Stockton
Posting Number	201303149P
Full or Part Time	Part Time
Number of Months	12
Work Schedule	Work performed on a 24/7 operation, weekends, and nights. This is a temporary non-benefit eligible position.
Position End Date
Open Date	12/22/2022
Close Date	03/22/2023
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period. External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose	Responsible for receiving and transmitting routine and emergency telephone and radio messages. Viewing camera surveillance systems and identifying issues important to the department's mission.
Essential Functions	Answers emergency telephone requests for police, fire and medical emergencies. Dispatches police, required equipment, or arranges for response from other departments, as appropriate. Maintains radio communication with University police units and for maintaining logs of the activities of each officer. Maintains various departmental files including criminal records and confidential files. Assists in training new dispatchers. Performs a variety of clerical and typing work. Performs other duties as assigned or requested. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritizes policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty and staff.
Minimum Qualifications	High School Diploma, or G.E.D. One (1) month of experience working in an office setting. Ability to type 40 words per minute. Must pass a complete police background investigation.
Preferred Qualifications	Skills/Knowledge and Expertise: Basic computer skills in Windows operating system, Microsoft Word and MS Excel. Ability to retain and read maps street, building, and compass directions. Ability to research and gather information from telephone interviews. Effectively communicate over telephone and radio equipment. Ability to condense lengthy information into coherent communication. Knowledge in the use of surveillance cameras, radios and other communication systems and equipment. Ability to think and act quickly in emergency situations. Ability to handle multiple tasks. Positive attitude, proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion. Successful completion of a POST Basic Dispatch Certificate. Applicants hired without this certificate will be required to complete certificate within one (1) year of hire. Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements	The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must successfully complete a background investigation, which shall include a background screening, pre-employment physical, and a psychological screening. Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using computer keyboard and phone. Occasional standing, walking climbing stairs, bending, stooping and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds. Work Environment/Work Week/Travel: Work performed on a 24/7 operation, weekends and nights. Valid driver's license required. Incumbent must also be able to meet the University's fleet rules and be eligible to drive for University business. The University and its insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.
Hiring Range	$24.00 - $26.00 per hour. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Background Check Statement	All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
AA/EEO Policy Statement	University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.