Student Law Enforcement Dispatcher

The main purpose of the student Law Enforcement Dispatcher is to answer incoming non-emergency calls for police, ems and fire; obtain relevant information in a timely manner; enter call information accurately; dispatch officers to campus locations to provide services; work with other university departments, surrounding police agencies and numerous government programs to ensure safety and protection to our campus communities.

A majority of the hours are evenings and weekends when full-time staff is not scheduled to work. We are open 24/7 and have three 8-hour shifts per day. Currently full-time staff works 8am-4pm and midnight - 8am, Monday through Friday. This necessitates part-time dispatchers to fill the 4pm-midnight Monday - Friday shifts, and all three shifts Saturdays and Sundays.

Department application is attached to this posting. Please fill out, print and upload to Handshake to complete your application. Department applications can also be turned in in person at the Police Department in the basement of Radford Hall.

Eligible for employment in the U.S.; at least 18 years of age; currently enrolled at any college with a  minimum of 6 credits; no felony convictions; possess exceptional organizational and observation skills; good verbal and written communication skills; ability to react quickly and effectively to stressful situations; ability to handle several tasks simultaneously; ability to use necessary equipment; be of good character, “free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition which might adversely affect performance” as a student Law Enforcement Dispatcher. Must be able to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and breaks and during the summer is preferred.