Communications Operator

Posting Date 01/08/2021 Closing Date 02/05/2021 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

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Questionnaire can be located on JJC website (Resources, Services, Campus Police, Search…(type in “download police questionnaire”) click on “police-questionnaire”. The questionnaire should be uploaded with the application or submitted to the JJC Police Department by no later than September 27th.

URL to Questionnaire:

https://www.jjc.edu/sites/default/files/PDFs/Police/police-questionnaire.pdf

This posting is to fill Communications Operator role with the following shifts:

- 11 p.m. (Friday) to 7 a.m. (Saturday) and
- 11 p.m. (Saturday) to 7 a.m. (Sunday) WEEKENDS

For full consideration, unofficial transcripts for the required degree (if applicable) must be attached and submitted at the time of application.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the following:

•Post-offer, satisfactory results of pre-employment background check

•Post-offer, satisfactory results of pre-employment Drug Screening for employees that are new to the College

•Post-offer, satisfactory results of pre-employment physical exam in circumstances where the nature of the work renders it appropriate or where Federal law or regulation requires

Application Procedures: “Apply to this Job at employment.jjc.edu” – ONLINE APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH QUESTIONNAIRE

Joliet Junior College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regards to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email HR@jjc.edu or call (815) 280-6725.

Advertising Summary

Each year, more than 35,000 students find the diverse, comprehensive high quality educational experience they are looking for at JJC . We hope that you will take a few minutes to explore the job opportunities we have available and consider becoming a part of this experience.

The recruitment of qualified and diverse faculty and staff is the cornerstone of JJC’s commitment to an innovative, collaborative and inclusive educational community. At JJC, we respect the wealth of knowledge and experience each of our employees brings to the workplace.

Job Details

POSITION TITLE : COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR I CPPOLC -OPER01
STATUS : Part time
DEPARTMENT : Campus Police
DIVISION : Administrative Services
CLASSIFICATION : Non-exempt
UNION : Non-union
REPORTS TO: Chief of Police through the chain of command
PLACEMENT : Clerical Grade 5
MINIMUM PAY RATE : $15.03 per hour

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff.

Position Summary

Requires the ability to remain calm in highly stressful situations and the ability to take control professionally when dealing with angry or excited customers. Must be able to work in fast changing volatile situations. Must be able to perform a wide array of clerical duties while using discretion and maintaining a high level of confidentiality. Responsible for the daily operation of the Communications Center, including responding to calls via phone, radio and in person; both emergency and non-emergency. Must be able to perform data entry and retrieval while multi-tasking other duties. Must be familiar with the working policies and procedures of the College and Department. Must be able to work any shift/day of the week as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Serve as primary contact for staff, students and public both in person and by phone, for the Police Department. Take and dispatch calls for service, answer questions and provide information to public.
2. Serve as primary contact with Police Officers, CSO’s and Student Workers by dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls, responding to radio traffic and providing requested information to street staff.
3. Input and access data from law enforcement systems, and maintain CAD logs, and all required documents.
4. Monitor video surveillance equipment, alarm boards, fire panel, maintenance alarms and respond per department procedures.
5. Obtain and maintain required LEADS certifications and proficiently operate LEADS computer and maintain all required documents.
6. Maintain and update Communications Operators Manual.
7. Train new Communications personnel.
8. Utilize Record Management system and Computer Aided Dispatch system effectively, including generating report numbers, entering door checks, watches, Lost and Found Property, Vehicle Stickers, Entity Records, Contact Files and all report functions.
9. Perform other related duties as assigned.


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