Job Summary
Safety is a top priority for the University of Utah. The Chief Safety Officer is the Director of Public Safety and is responsible for overseeing the University of Utah Department of Public Safety which includes the following operational divisions: University Police Campus Security Health Security Emergency Management Emergency Communications and the central administrative Office of the CSO . Safety looks and feels different to each person and the University Department of Public Safety is committed to working with the community to foster a safe environment where all individuals feel empowered and equipped to succeed in their work education and other business with the university. As such it is important that all staff stay aware of and demonstrate support for issues related to safety equity diversity and inclusion both locally and nationally. More at Under the general supervision the trainee dispatcher receives calls for emergency and nonemergency services by telephone or radio. Determines the nature and seriousness of the situation. Obtains the necessary information needed to dispatch appropriate resources including but not limited to University Police Campus Security Fire and EMS and any other Public Safety entities. For an applicant or employee to become eligible for the Dispatch I position a trainee must have successfully completed the training program all required certifications and working at the capacity of a trainee for one year.
Responsibilities
Disclaimer This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Responsibilities both emergency and nonemergency calls to the University Department of Public Safety. pertinent information from callers to disseminate to responding units. CAD records of all responses and updates. prearrival medical instructions when needed. radio channels for the University of Utah Public Safety divisions. mutual aid to additional public safety channels as needed. and dispatch all police and fire alarm activations. both inquiries and entries in the Utah Criminal Justice System UCJIS . and review CCTV as needed. duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
18 years old. High School diploma GED or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Type 40 WPM . Legal to work in the United States. No disqualifying criminal history. Must possess or be able to obtain EMD CPR BCI and POST Certifications. Will work rotating shifts and hours and work weekends and holidays. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Required Experience:
Intern