Job Details
Posting Details
Posting Details
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Institution
University of South Dakota
Working Title
Dispatcher
Posting Number
CSA01959P
Department
USD-University Police Department
Physical Location of Position (City)
Vermillion
Posting Text
The USD University Police Department Dispatcher is an entry-level position to be trained in collecting information from the general public and other agencies through verbal, written, or computer contact; analyze and evaluate the urgency of the request and prioritize the request; disseminate to proper personnel or deploy appropriate maintenance, law enforcement, fire and ambulance services. This position accesses and researches numerous computer databases to gather information and apprise police officers and other agencies of information to assist in investigations. This position transmits and monitors radio transmissions, log officer's daily activities, report incidents, and dispatch emergency and non-emergency services to necessary locations.
This position will attend the SD Basic 911 Telecommunicator certification course within their first year of employment. The applicant must meet the minimum standards as outlined in SD Administrative Rule Chapter 2:05:01.
Duties to include dispatching, parking enforcement, working special events and other duties as assigned. Dispatchers currently work a rotating schedule. Shifts are midnight to 8 AM, 8 AM to 4 PM, and 4 PM to midnight.
Posting Date
02/27/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
First Consideration Date
03/05/2024
Advertised Salary
$20.58 per hour
Duration of the Term
12 months
If Other, describe duration
Appointment Percent
100
Work Hours
Varied hours
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type
Regular
Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)
If internal, define scope of search
This position requires
Travel, Weekends/Holidays, Valid Drivers License, Other
If other, please indicate
US Citizen; Minimum 18 years of age; High School Diploma or equivalency certificate; Must pass Physical Exam and Law Enforcement Background Check; Obtain NCIC Certification within 3 months of hire, State of SD 911 Certification within one year.
Department Description and Cultural Expectations
The University Police Department is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for the USD community. Diversity and inclusiveness are values that are embraced and practiced at the University of South Dakota. Candidates who support these values are encouraged to apply.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.
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Cognitive Requirements
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Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-fast, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Protective Clothing/Equipment
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Ear Protection (including earplugs), Eye Protection, Latex Gloves, Protective Clothing
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Physical Requirements
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Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Grasping, Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating)
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Sensory Requirements
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Working Conditions & Exposures
Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day.
Changes of Temperature, Extreme Weather Conditions (wind, rain, snow, humidity)
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Working Environment
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Office Environment, Outdoors Environment, Classroom Environment
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