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Dispatcher – Public Safety (Part-Time)

Employer
Earlham College
Location
Indiana, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Dec 2, 2021

Job Details

Earlham College invites applications for the position of Dispatcher in the Department of Public Safety. This is a part-time, hourly staff position (24-29 hrs. per week) with a $14/hr. pay rate and partial benefits package including:

  • Paid vacation/sick time
  • Access to Wellness Center
  • Admission to campus events

The Public Safety Dispatcher, reporting to the Assistant Director of Public Safety, acts as the primary emergency and general information and a message relay contact for the campus community. This position handles all incoming calls through the college switchboard and coordinates dispatch and deployment of Public Safety and other campus personnel. This position works a multiple shifts, primarily nights and weekend days. Shifts include Midnight – 8:00 AM any night, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, and 4:00 PM – Midnight weekends.

Primary duties & responsibilities
  • Answer all Public Safety phones (emergency and non-emergency) and initiate necessary response.
  • Answer incoming calls received through the campus switchboard and forward to appropriate office or provide information as needed.
  • Monitor all campus alarm systems (fire, security, etc.).
  • Maintain necessary communications with patrol officers, as well as local law enforcement, fire department and emergency medical personnel as needed.
  • Maintain necessary shift logs.
  • Monitor systems for controlling electronic access and video surveillance.
  • Utilize department’s computer records management system for reports and data entry.
  • Provide front desk assistance to students, employees and visitors of the College, which may include but not be limited to issuing parking permits, ID cards and keys.
Experience & qualifications
  • Attainment of high school diploma or GED.
  • Experience in the human services field, first responder/emergency response or a related field is preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to comprehend and maintain a working knowledge of departmental rules and regulations.
  • Ability to think and act quickly and professionally in sensitive situations.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with other Public Safety staff, College employees and local law enforcement officials.
  • Ability to work and communicate well with college-aged adults in a multicultural environment.
  • Computer proficiency is required.
  • Applicants with previous First Responder experience will be strongly considered.
  • Excellent problem-solving and good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well in a team setting with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision as well as assist in the supervision of student staff.
  • Neat and organized work style, excellent phone etiquette skills and the ability to handle confidential information.

Earlham College requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or apply for and receive a qualified exemption within two weeks of the employment start date.

Application instructions

Please send a letter of application that addresses the various responsibilities of the position; resume; and the name, position title, email address, and phone number of three professional references in a single PDF file to:

Office of Human Resources
Earlham College
801 National Road West
Richmond, IN 47374-4095

Email: hr@earlham.edu

Applications may also be completed in person at the Public Safety Office.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Employment is contingent on a background check and passing a physical exam.

Company

Earlham College

Founded in 1847, Earlham College is a nationally-ranked liberal arts college that aspires to change lives for good. Our community is shaped by the perspectives and values of the Religious Society of Friends—commonly known as Quakers—but you don’t have to be Quaker to work or study here. (In fact, most of us aren’t!) Instead, our community comes together around our shared Principles and Practices: respect for persons, integrity, peace and justice, simplicity, and community. Through our common understanding of these values and our shared governance structure, each member of the Earlham community is encouraged to participate fully, applying their personal expertise and experience to moving the College forward.

Earlham welcomes a broadly diverse student body, faculty and staff to its campus.

With a quarter of our students identifying as domestic minorities and another 20 percent coming to Earlham from homes outside the United States, our classrooms, clubs and activities benefit from the wide variety of perspectives and experiences our students bring.

Our 800-acre campus is nestled in the heart of Richmond, Indiana. Richmond and Earlham share a mutually beneficial connection, and our location allows for the best of both worlds—big city amenities aren’t far away, and outdoor activities abound.

We’re delighted that you’re interested in joining the Earlham community and look forward to learning more about you through the application process.

The health and financial security of you and your family is important to us. Earlham College is proud to offer you competitive, comprehensive benefits that enhance the lives of you and your family. These benefits are intended to protect your well-being and financial health. You have the flexibility to select the plans that best meet your needs and the opportunity to elect additional benefits that protect you and your family and balance your life outside of work.

Oh, and by the way—it’s pronounced “Ur-luhm”!

 

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