Police Dispatcher

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		Pay Range Minimum
Job Code:	LI03	Hourly:	$19.38
FLSA*:	Non-Exempt	Monthly:	$3,358.33
Grade:	229	Annually:	$40,300

*This is a Non-Exempt position. Employees in this position are paid an hourly pay rate, on a bi-weekly basis, and are eligible to receive overtime pay for any hours worked over 40 in a work week.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Prioritizes and dispatches information to police, administrative officials, emergency medical technicians, traffic enforcement personnel or staff to initiate responses to crimes, fires, injuries, accidents, requests for service and other emergency and non-emergency incidents. Logs calls, monitors alarms and access control systems, and operates multiple computer systems. Tracks personnel/vehicle locations and coordinates responses. Operates communications equipment and processes criminal history information in accordance with federal and state law. Maintains and is accountable for the handling of confidential information on a local, state and international level. Serves as an information resource for university police department and police administrators. Maintains required record-keeping. May operate a switchboard. Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A high school diploma or equivalent. One year of customer service, law enforcement or dispatch/telecommunications experience. Ability to meet background investigation requirements which include a criminal history check. Ability to meet P.O.S.T. certification standards within 6 months of employment. Ability to complete requirements for GCIC (Georgia Crime Information Center) terminal operator certifications as required by federal and state law. Ability to type 30 wpm.

The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

Emory is an EEO Employer-Disability/Veteran. Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

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*This is a Non-Exempt position. Employees in this position are paid an hourly pay rate, on a bi-weekly basis, and are eligible to receive overtime pay for any hours worked over 40 in a work week.

The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.