Job Details
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Sewanee, TN
Job Type: Staff Full-Time
Job Number: 202100373
Division: Public Safety
Department: Sewanee Police Department
Opening Date: 05/15/2024
Position Overview
Primary Function:
Responsible for performing a variety of job duties and activities while working within the guidelines of, TN state law, federal laws, and university policy. This includes receiving and dispatching emergency responders (fire, police, and emergency medical service). Employ multiple transmitting devices, communicating with both internal and external sources. Must react to emergency calls within minutes or seconds without direction from a supervisor. Must immediately notify the campus community upon confirmation of a significant emergency or dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of students or employees occurring on campus.
This position works with considerable independence and self-direction. Only the general direction and scope of the work to be accomplished are discussed with the supervisor.
Position Appointment Details:
- Hourly position
- Full-Time
- Career Band: NE8
Position DescriptionTypical Duties & Responsibilities: Assist in training new employees.
Must have a thorough understanding/knowledge of the Tennessee Incident-Based Reporting System (TIBRS), Tennessee Integrated Traffic Analysis Network (TITAN), Tennessee Criminal Justice Portal, and skills in area of responsibility.
Monitor Definition Radar and make appropriate emergency notifications in the event of any threat to the campus community.
Ability to make decisions and react under extreme stress levels.
Assist with general office duties and record keeping, maintaining accurate and detailed descriptions of all incoming and outgoing emergency and non-emergency communications.
Must understand and support the goals and objectives of the police department and The University of the South.
The successful completion of the annual specialized training on different aspects of the job such as TIBRS and Clery.
Assures consistently correct content in all publications, including webpages, for which responsible, either delegating this responsibility or directly updating, and deleting content regularly, meeting style and design, guidelines established by the University and maintained by marketing, and communications and undergoing training as needed.
Judgment Required:Judgment and discretion as to the use of established policies are required to perform the essential duties of this position.
Machines & Equipment Used: - Computer, D
- Dispatch console,
- Radio communication system,
- Encoder,
- Fax machine and,
- Copier.
Budgetary Responsibility: None
Personal Interaction/Communication:- Student Contact: Daily; responding to emergency requests.
- Internal: Daily; responding to emergency requests.
- External: Daily; responding to emergency requests.
Attributes of a Successful CandidateEducation: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience: One year of computer and record-keeping experience.
Job-Related Skills: - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
- Ability to prioritize work independently,
- Ability to keep accurate records,
- Proficient in computing skills and,
- Other office duties as assigned.
Licenses & Certifications: Emergency Dispatch Certification preferred.
Supplemental InformationConfidential Information: Arrest, offense information, and criminal history.
Working Environment: A multi-faceted environment with frequent high levels of stress
Physical Requirements: None
The University of the South, commonly known as Sewanee, comprises a nationally ranked residential College of Arts and Sciences and a School of Theology. The University is strongly committed to the values of intellectual inquiry, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and living and serving in community. Situated on 13,000 acres atop Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau, Sewanee is known for its stunning natural beauty while providing easy access to Chattanooga, Nashville, and Huntsville. The University is affiliated with the Episcopal Church and seeks to help employees of all backgrounds and identities flourish. If you have questions about a position, the University application process, or if you are a person with a disability and would like to request an accommodation in the application and interview process please contact Human Resources at 931.###.#### or email us at ...@sewanee.edu.
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