Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 50% - Receives and records telephone calls; greets public and answers routine inquiries. Maintains radio log and message control log; files messages and officers' daily reports; prepares and types reports and correspondence.

30% - Receives and transmits radio communications; dispatches police/security personnel and equipment for YSU Police department assignments; monitors other Law Enforcement Radios.

15% - Operates LEADS computer terminal; receives and transmits messages. Monitors alarm and security systems. Maintains security of YSU Police department; issues and checks in related law enforcement/security equipment. Schedules Police Department Personnel for shifts and Special Events.

5% - Maintains and processes employee attendance records, leave forms, timesheets, lost and found property records, etc. Performs other related duties as assigned. Conducts Webchecks.

Other Functions and Responsibilities: Assists with training new hires.

Performs other duties as assigned and/or required that are within the level of responsibility for this classification at the discretion of the supervisor.

Equipment Operated: Computer and all other standard office equipment; LEADS/Computer Terminal; Dispatch Radio; Related Law Enforcement Equipment; other Computer/Security Related Equipment.

Work Schedule:  As Scheduled

Supervision Exercised:  May exercise supervision over student employees.

Reports to: University Law Enforcement Officer Supervisor

Qualifications and Competencies

Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: Six-week training program to provide a new dispatcher with on-the-job training and supervision. New Dispatchers will become LEADS Certified within the six week training period. LEADS Certification shall be maintained throughout their employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

Knowledge of: radio; CAD*; multi-line telephone and LEADS messages*; technical operations and procedures*; departmental operations*; customer service practices; radio and telephone techniques.

Skill in: operation of radio, multi-line telephone and LEADS messaging equipment to include LEADS terminal*; operation of personal computer and use of office systems software.

Ability to: think and act promptly in emergencies and under stressful conditions; handle routine, non-routine, and emergency contacts with officers, supervisors, and general public; move arms, hands, and fingers easily to operate multiple pieces of communication equipment simultaneously.

(*) Developed after employment.

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED; one month of experience or 100 hours training in public relations; successful completion of background investigation. 

Preferred Qualifications: At least an associate's degree; at least six months of previous experience in a dispatch or other similar communication role.

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