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Dispatcher/Telecommunicator

Marquette University Police Dept

Agency City
Milwaukee
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

Applications are now being accepted to
Fill vacancy
Type of Opening
Full-Time

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

1. Operate the highly technical Communications Center for the entire Marquette University Police Department. 

2. Gather precise incident information from reporting persons and use reference materials and Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system to provide supplemental information.

3. Enter and retrieve criminal justice/law enforcement and statistical information from computerized data sources and external sites. 

4. Coordinate emergency and non-emergency responses to crime, medical or fire related incidents. Work with and direct all municipal emergency response units to the scene. 

5. Monitor campus alarm systems, security/surveillance cameras, and emergency telephones. Detect and report criminal activities in an attempt to deter.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$23.00
per
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Dental
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
Other Benefits
  • Generous time off package (Floating Holidays, 3 weeks vacation, and Sick Days)
  • Tuition remission for employee and spouse immediately
  • Tuition remission for dependent after 5 years of consecutive full-time employment
  • TIAA 403(b) Marquette Match after 2 years of employment, employee contributes 5% of gross salary and Marquette will contribute 8%

Qualifications:

Qualifications
  • Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to perform essential functions of this position
  • Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Clear and concise speech
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge and skills in operating computer systems
  • No felony convictions
  • React quickly and effectively to stressful situations

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements
High school diploma

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Oral Interviews
Other Notes
  • 12 hour shifts- 0600-1800 and 1800-0600
  • Every communications officer has a 3-day weekend, every other weekend
  • MUPD Peer Support team
  • 2 days of retreat leave each calendar year
Affirmative Action (AA)
Affirmative Action (AA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

How to Apply:

Contact Information:

Application Contact Name
Ruth Peterson
Application Contact Title
Captain
Application Contact Agency
Marquette University PD
Application Contact Address

749 N 16th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53233
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone

Apply By:

Application Deadline

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