Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

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

*Meets / exceeds all qualifications of a Dispatcher Trainee *

* 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 obtained and be current on all EMD, CPR, BCI, POST Certifications, ICS 100, 200, 700, 800.
• Must have worked as a 911 Dispatcher or a Dispatcher I for at least 1 professional year.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of Police, Medical and Security duties.
• 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.

Performs 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, operates the telephone system, multitasks and operates multiple department channels and uses other departmental office equipment.  And, other duties as assigned.