Part-Time Public Safety Dispatcher

Provides highly service-oriented dispatch services, responsible for maintaining effective and efficient communications among the Public Safety dispatch center, officers in the field, outside emergency services agencies, the campus community, and the public. Washington and Lee University actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in their areas of expertise. Essential Functions: Receives and takes action on all emergency and non-emergency calls made to Public Safety. Dispatches Public Safety staff as necessary and appropriate, and maintains communication to ensure that all pertinent information is received. Maintains appropriate logs and records within the dispatch function of the department. Receives and transfers calls on the University switchboard system. Monitors alarm systems, cctv camera systems and other security related technologies in the Public Safety dispatch center. Acts as a knowledgeable resource to students, staff and visitors to campus. Provides general information such as directions as well as more up to date information about campus events. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Work hours available on all shifts - days, overnights, and weekends. Priority needs include nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary. This position is limited to 29 or fewer hours per week and less than 999 hours each anniversary year. Minimum Pay: $17.10 - Pay commensurate with experience. Minimum Qualifications: Position requires a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. Prior dispatch center experience is preferred. Successful candidate will have a working knowledge of computer programs such as email, word processing and basic spreadsheets. Prior experience with security-related technologies preferred (i.e. CAD/RMS systems, cctv camera systems, access control systems, etc.) Successful candidate will possess a high degree of reliability, ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality, and ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Successful candidate will also possess the ability to relate well to students, faculty and a diverse community. Must possess a valid Virginia driver’s license and a good driving history. Must be able to pass an extensive background check. Application Instructions: Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the positions are filled. A resume and cover letter are optional. Upload both documents to the Resume/CV upload section of the application. You will be asked to provide names and contact information for three professional references. Application instructions and information about Washington and Lee University can be located at jobs.wlu.edu. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling. Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Extensive sitting in standard dispatch desk environment. Extensive typing and computer work Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Position Type: Non-Exempt, Part Time, Non-Benefit Eligible Washington and Lee is a top-ranked, private institution in Lexington, Virginia where we integrate the rigorous inquiry and critical thinking of a liberal arts curriculum with nationally accredited undergraduate programs in business and journalism, and a graduate School of Law. Our graduates, mentored by a faculty of teacher-scholars, are ready to make a meaningful impact wherever they go in the world. Washington and Lee affirms that diverse perspectives and backgrounds enhance our community. We are committed to the recruitment, enrichment, and retention of students, faculty, and staff who embody many experiences, cultures, points of view, interests, and identities. As engaged citizens in a global and diverse society, we seek to advance a positive learning and working environment for all through open and substantive dialogue. We offer an extensive range of health care and life insurance benefits, retirement options, educational assistance programs, wellness programs, and work/life initiatives to serve our staff and faculty. We are committed to providing a competitive benefit package to attract and retain exceptional employees. For an overview of offerings for full-time benefit eligible employees, see the current Benefits Guidebook and additional information about paid time off, educational grants, and our home loan program. Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we are interested in candidates who are committed to high standards of scholarship, performance and professionalism and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity in our faculty, staff and student body. Job description requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Employment Information and Accommodations

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