Communications Officer​/Dispatcher

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Posting Date: 01/05/2026

Open Until Filled:
No

Position Number: 0412300

Position Title:

Communications Officer/Dispatcher

Hiring Range Minimum: $27.96

Hiring Range Maximum: $29.02

Union Type: SEIU

SEIU Level: DOSS B

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Employment Category:
Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months Per Year: 12

Scheduled Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule:

Evening and weekend work is required.

Location:

Hanover, NH 5 Rope Ferry Rd

Remote Work Eligibility:
Onsite only

Is this a term position?:
No

Is this a grant funded position?:
No

To monitor a wide range of emergency alarm and security monitoring devices and systems, responding and/or dispatching in a timely and appropriate manner, to ensure the safety and security of College students, faculty and staff and the physical facilities and environments.

Education:

High School plus 1-2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to deal effectively with a wide range of constituents.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of computer software applications and electronic/radio operations.
• Knowledge of regulations and policies related to safety and security.
• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population.

Jacqueline Carter

Phone:

Contact for Cover Letter And

Title:

Keiselim Montas, Director of Safety and Security

Phone:

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre‑employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

OPEN TO UNION MEMBERS ONLY FROM (1/5/2026) THROUGH (1/12/2026).

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• Monitors a wide variety of intrusion alarms, access control, life safety systems, surveillance camera systems, security devices and systems and responds in a timely manner to activation of these systems.
• Interviews callers/visitors to obtain relevant information and dispatches officers and guards and others to various locations on campus to address alarms, activations, complaints, accidents, and other incidents affecting college community members.
• Produces and maintains the department’s central communication log.

• On a daily basis, updates and maintains numerous lists and databases with constantly changing information (on call lists, events, college visitors and hosts, vacant housing, etc.), which are used as an information and referral resource.
• Updates and maintains various records, logs, directories, standing operating procedure documents, and databases, and prepares reports as requested.