What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Telecommunicator position at Appalachian State University?
Posting Details
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Working Title
Police Telecommunicator
Working Location (City, State)
Boone, NC
Position Number
N10570
Department
University Police - 430500
Description of University
Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls about 19,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalency and demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
License/Certification Required
Requires DCI Certification.
Essential Job Functions
Work involves receiving emergent and non-emergent calls, monitoring alarms, obtaining and relaying information, prioritizing calls/alarms and coordinating response procedures, dispatching appropriate public safety personnel, and maintaining public safety communications logs and databases. Employees are responsible for operating a host of complex telecommunications and computer equipment, including multi-line phone systems, multi-channel police consoles, two-way radios, scanners, and Division of Criminal Information terminals. Work requires knowledge of applicable Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations, an understanding of public safety operations, and skill in the operation of telecommunications technology. Requires ability to multi-task and to remain calm and composed in high-stress situations. Maintains confidentiality and discretion in the course of conducting business; works individually and/or with others; and adapts to change and circumstances. May require shift, weekend, holiday and/or overtime work.
Preferred Qualifications
Experienced Telecommunicator with current DCI Certification.
Work Schedule/Hours
12-hour shifts from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. Rotate four (4) days on & four (4) days off.
This Temporary Position will be fill in for Full-Time Telecommunicators for Scheduled Time Off, as well as in sick or emergency situations.
Number of Hours Per Week
After training, on an as needed basis.
Number of Months Per Year
11
Mandatory Staff
No
Physical Demands of Position
There is a lot of repetitive sitting and standing due to the majority and location of the equipment that must be used to carry out the daily responsibilities and due to the location of the reception area.
Hiring Range
$20.00
Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.
Posting Details Information
Posting Date
07/24/2024
Closing Date
12/16/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Applicant Pool Preference
External (Post on the Web)
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicant must be able to pass a Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. Please provide 3 professional references.
Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/47210
Posting Number
201500161P
Salary : $34,990 - $40,425
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