Campus Safety Dispatcher
- Employer
- Lewis & Clark College
- Location
- Portland, Oregon, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Aug 20, 2024
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Business & Administrative Support, Facilities, Campus Security/Police
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Working at Lewis & Clark College
The campus is located on 137 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in Portland’s southwest hills. Our strong commitment to sustainability is reinforced through recycling programs, energy conservation, alternative transportation options, and farm to fork initiatives. For benefit-eligible positions, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes options for health, dental, vision, tuition, life insurance, retirement and more.
Lewis & Clark College is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or age.
About the Position:
The Campus Safety Dispatcher provides visitors with information and directions, answers phones, communicates via radio to dispatch Campus Safety personnel, creates staff and student ID cards, assists employees and students with vehicle registration, answers questions regarding parking, Campus Safety policies, and fields requests for department services. Receives and evaluates calls for service to determine level of urgency and required initial action. Prioritizes dispatch calls for service.
This position is represented by the Lewis & Clark College Support Staff Association Local 4912 of the American Federation of Teachers.
The current LCCSSA Bargaining Agreement can be found here: https://www.lclark.edu/unions/lccssa /
Essential Functions:
Please upload your cover letter on the My Experience screen in the resume section.
Lewis & Clark College adheres to a nondiscriminatory policy with respect to educational programs, activities, employment, and admission. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, sex, religion, age, marital status, national origin, the presence of any physical or sensory disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Associate Vice President of Human Resources has been designated to handle inquiries regarding employment- and disability-related non-discrimination policies. Title IX inquiries may be directed to the Title IX coordinator or deputy Title IX coordinators
( https://www.lclark.edu/about/title_ix_compliance ).
Reasonable Accommodation
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
Background Check
Lewis & Clark College will conduct a background check on the finalist, which will include a criminal record check. If a conviction is discovered, a determination will be made whether the conviction is related to the position for which the individual is applying or would present safety or security risks before an employment decision is made. A criminal conviction does not necessarily automatically bar an applicant from employment.
Eligibility to Work
In order to comply with US Homeland Security Department regulations, all employees must complete an I-9 form in Workday prior to or no later than the first day of work and bring originals (no photocopies) of their supporting documentation to Human Resources no later than the 3rd business day of employment. Failure to have a completed I-9 form on file with the College will result in immediate termination of employment.
Working at Lewis & Clark College
The campus is located on 137 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in Portland’s southwest hills. Our strong commitment to sustainability is reinforced through recycling programs, energy conservation, alternative transportation options, and farm to fork initiatives. For benefit-eligible positions, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes options for health, dental, vision, tuition, life insurance, retirement and more.
Lewis & Clark College is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or age.
About the Position:
The Campus Safety Dispatcher provides visitors with information and directions, answers phones, communicates via radio to dispatch Campus Safety personnel, creates staff and student ID cards, assists employees and students with vehicle registration, answers questions regarding parking, Campus Safety policies, and fields requests for department services. Receives and evaluates calls for service to determine level of urgency and required initial action. Prioritizes dispatch calls for service.
This position is represented by the Lewis & Clark College Support Staff Association Local 4912 of the American Federation of Teachers.
The current LCCSSA Bargaining Agreement can be found here: https://www.lclark.edu/unions/lccssa /
Essential Functions:
- Communicate via radio to dispatch officers.
- Provide visitors with direction and information.
- Answer phone and respond to department emails.
- Create ID cards for staff and students.
- Evaluate calls for service to determine level of
response.
- Perform database checks and maintenance.
- High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D).
- 2-4 years of experience dispatching in campus safety, law
enforcement or other emergency response setting.
- Strong computer skills using various software and
applications.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Prior office experience.
- Ability to effectively work with people in difficult
situations.
- Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously under
stressful conditions.
- Working knowledge of Lenel Security and ID card software and
hardware applications.
- Working knowledge of Blackboard Connect or other emergency
notification systems.
- Benefit Eligible: Yes
- 37.5 hours per week/7.5 hours per day
- Work schedule will include night and weekend shifts
- LCCSSA Grade 13 / Step F - $23.52/hr
- Bending, Climbing, Standing, Driving, Sitting, Walking,
Grasping/gripping, Pinching/squeezing, Reaching, Repetitive hand,
movements (e.g., typing), Seeing, Talking, Hearing
Please upload your cover letter on the My Experience screen in the resume section.
Lewis & Clark College adheres to a nondiscriminatory policy with respect to educational programs, activities, employment, and admission. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, sex, religion, age, marital status, national origin, the presence of any physical or sensory disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Associate Vice President of Human Resources has been designated to handle inquiries regarding employment- and disability-related non-discrimination policies. Title IX inquiries may be directed to the Title IX coordinator or deputy Title IX coordinators
( https://www.lclark.edu/about/title_ix_compliance ).
Reasonable Accommodation
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
Background Check
Lewis & Clark College will conduct a background check on the finalist, which will include a criminal record check. If a conviction is discovered, a determination will be made whether the conviction is related to the position for which the individual is applying or would present safety or security risks before an employment decision is made. A criminal conviction does not necessarily automatically bar an applicant from employment.
Eligibility to Work
In order to comply with US Homeland Security Department regulations, all employees must complete an I-9 form in Workday prior to or no later than the first day of work and bring originals (no photocopies) of their supporting documentation to Human Resources no later than the 3rd business day of employment. Failure to have a completed I-9 form on file with the College will result in immediate termination of employment.
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