Part Time Communications Officer I University Police

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Job Description Summary

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Operates the departments radio communications system and dispatches all calls for assistance to officers properly and professionally.
• Responds to emergency situations which may involve contacting the WinstonSalem Police Department Fire Department Forsyth County Emergency Medical Services Rescue Squads oncampus emergency teams and other departments and agencies.
• Must have excellent hearing in both ears clear speech effective verbal skills and be able to type quickly and accurately on the computer keyboard.
• Accurately records all events and activities during each shift in the CAD (Computer Automated Dispatch) system.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Education Knowledge Skills Abilities:

• High school diploma or G.E.D with three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Related experience includes customer service administrative work and/or demonstrated experience working on a team.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Excellent customer service interpersonal communication and time management skills.
• Proficiency with the operation of multiple line telephones and multichannel radio equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Google Suites the internet and other relevant software.
• Must pass a criminal background investigation psychological screening drug screening and a medical evaluation by a licensed physician.
• Ability to meet the requirements of the Universitys automobile insurance.
• Must be able to work nights weekends holidays and special events as needed.

Preferred Education Knowledge Skills Abilities:

• Three years of related experience in police/emergency communications and/or customer service related environments.
• DCIN/NCIC certification

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit or stand at a desk/console for long periods of time.
• Must be able to meet the North Carolina Standards and Training Commission minimum standards for sight and hearing.

Environmental Conditions:

• Subject to inside environmental conditions. Must be able to work alone in the communications center for long periods of time.
• If working during special events the employee may be required to work either inside or outside in heat/cold wet/humid dry/arid conditions and stand walk or sit for long 7 periods of time.

Additional Job Description

Time Type Requirement

Note to Applicant:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other jobrelated instructions and perform jobrelated duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

WakeForestseeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate.In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on thebasis of race color religion national origin sex age sexual orientation gender identity and expression genetic information disability and veteran statusandencourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.