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University of Utah Job Description


Job Title: Dispatcher Trainee, U Safety
Job Code: 1218 Grade/FLSA: C/Non-Exempt
Updated By: Taylor Washburn - 11/25/2020 10:57:05 am

Job Summary

Under general supervision; receives and dispatches routine and emergency calls for police, medical and other Public Safety Agencies as designated.

* Individuals in this job code are expected to work 40 hours per week or 1.00 FTE.

Qualifications

  • 18 years old.
  • High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
  • 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.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It 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.

Essential Functions

Essential functions; as determined under the American with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge and other characteristics of duties.  This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and/or tasks performed by positions of class.  The approved class specifications are not intended to and do not infer or create any compensation or contract rights to any person(s).  This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position.  The University of Utah Department of Public Safety reserves the right to add or change duties as deemed necessary.

Preforms entry-level emergency communications and dispatch duties, receives and coordinates routine and emergency requests for the Public Safety Department.  Dispatches Patrol Officers, Security Officers to calls of service, relays UCJIS, driver license, warrant and other information.  Retrieves and enters information into the computer system, learns to operate the telephone system, learns to multitask and operate multiple departments on the radio channels and use other departmental office equipment.  And, other duties as assigned.



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