Public Safety Telecommunicator

Overview

The primary purpose of the Police Department is to support the University’s core mission of teaching, research, and public service by providing comprehensive and professional police services. The Department’s staff protects and serves the University community by enforcing the laws of North Carolina, policies of the University, preserving and optimizing resources and by maintaining an environment that fosters higher education and community-oriented service.

Contingent upon availability of funds.

• Candidates will work with a diversified community; communicate effectively with those who may be irate; make effective decisions in emergency life and death situations; prioritize calls and identify potential dangers; and work as a member of a team and interact favorably with all students, staff, faculty, and visitors. The selected candidate will be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts.

• High School diploma and sufficient experience to demonstrate ability to work under pressure. Additional Education and Experience will be necessary for progressive steps (Journey and Advanced).
• Requires certification as a Division of Criminal Information computer operator or the ability to achieve certification within 45 days of employment.
• May require Basic Telecommunicator Certification in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission or the ability to achieve certification within one year of employment.
• All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Division of Criminal Information certification or the ability to achieve certification within 45 days of employment.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.