POLICE DISPATCHER I

Salary:

Minimum $21.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Police Department (UWPD) is committed to attracting, retaining, and rewarding a highly qualified and diverse workforce by supporting competitive and equitable compensation practices through a job framework, salary structure and clear and flexible salary administrative guidelines.

Previous dispatch experience or equivalent may be considered for pay above the minimum posted.

Job Summary:

Law Enforcement Dispatchers staff the 24/7 operation of the UW-Madison Police Department Communications Center. Dispatchers are formally trained to receive and evaluate information, largely via phone, related to public safety and law enforcement on or near campus. They must then dependably communicate this information to other staff responding to a variety of calls ranging from relatively minor (i.e. building access issues) to more serious emergencies.

UW-Madison Police Department employees will support the Department's vision and mission by operating in a fair, unbiased manner that respects the rights, safety, and dignity of all individuals. As a Department employee, your everyday actions will be guided by the Department's values of Honor, Integrity, Guardianship, Health, Empathy and Respect (Reaching HIGHER) and be grounded in the highest ethical and professional standards. UW-Madison Police Department employees are expected to take an active role in creating and maintaining a positive, welcoming and inclusive work environment. Employees will assist or participate on an as-needed basis with the Department's recruiting, hiring and diversity efforts and the onboarding of new employees in the work unit. Department employees are expected to work in partnership with the campus and area communities to provide leadership in solving community problems, preventing crime and providing a safe environment to fulfill the mission of the University.

Responsibilities:

Operates technical equipment and coordinates police response in a 24-hour communication center to ensure safety and security on all institutional properties. Assists in maintaining and updating departmental records; and serves as the primary point of contact for citizens experiencing a wide range of issues from non-emergency to emergencies and assists them to the needed resources or information both inside and outside the institution.

• 25% Operates police radios, phone consoles, and various equipment and technologies to receive and processes requests and information from institutional affiliates, law enforcement, and other public safety agencies
• 25% Schedules logistics and secures resources for response to emergency incidents for the institution
• 25% Communicates effectively and provides accurate and detailed instructions to all types of audiences in high stress emergency situations
• 15% Troubleshoots, triages, and escalates issues according to established policies and procedures
• 10% Documents incidents accurately and adheres to all applicable policies, rules, and regulations

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Preferred
H.S. Diploma

Qualifications:

Previous communication dispatch experience is preferred, but previous experience or equivalent is helpful. All other employment experience will be considered.

A background investigation with be conducted on all finalist(s). This background may include a drug screen, reference checks, and criminal history review prior to beginning employment.

COVID-19 Considerations:

UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086 . Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information.

Work Schedule:

TE Police Dispatcher may be scheduled on either first shift, second shift, or third shift which may include working holidays and weekends. Schedules may include working emergencies, special events or other necessary assignments as agreed upon with management.

Work Type:

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Terminal appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended based on need and/or funding.


How to Apply:

Please click on the " " button to start the application process. As part of the application process, you will be required to upload your cover letter and resume in to the Talent Recruitment and Engagement Management System during the application process.

Contact:

Leann Krieg
lekrieg@wisc.edu
608-265-9531
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Official Title:

Police Dispatcher I(CP037)

Department(s):

A776200-UNIV POLICE DEPARTMENT/POLICE COMMUNICATIONS DISPATCH

Employment Class:

Temporary Employment

Job Number:

257551-CL



The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .

Applications Open: May 5 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Jul 9 2022 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time