Part-Time DIspatcher (weekends/on-call) hourly

Description

Under supervision of the Assistant Director, Supervisors, Associate Director – Chief of Police, and Director of Public Safety, the public safety dispatcher position involves answering the telephone, getting a location and sending appropriate response units to calls for service.   Depending on the type of call, the dispatcher will need to dispatch police, security, fire, emergency medical and other public safety services.  The public safety dispatcher must possess the ability to handle both task-oriented duties and people-oriented duties as well as multi-tasking and remain focused under potentially stressful situations.  In addition, a dispatcher must possess problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, and be able to function independently or as part of a team.

The position will require availability for all shifts on weekends. 

Qualifications

· APCO Certification desirable.

· Successful completion of APCO training course, if not previously possessed, prior to employment with the department.

· High School Diploma or Equivalent.

· Ability to speak clearly and concisely during both telephone and radio communications.

· Ability to deal with the public in a polite and tactful manner. 

· Ability to maintain composure during emergency situations.

· Basic computer skills. 

· Good multitasking skills.

Application Instructions

For consideration, please submit a resume and cover letter addressing job qualifications and the names of three references 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Lafayette College does not discriminate, or permit discrimination, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, religion, age, military or veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law in any educational programs and activities it operates, including admissions or employment, as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of sex); the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (which require that the College not discriminate on the basis of disability); Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin); Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which requires that the College not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin); the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of age); and other applicable laws and College policies.  Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Director of Educational Equity/Title IX Coordinator.  Copies of relevant policies and procedures can be found at https://sash.lafayette.edu/policies-laws/.