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Position Information

Posting Number 20111642 Position Title Police Dispatcher - Pooled Positions (Open Recruitment) Template Title Position Type Staff Position Number Department Police Department Position Summary Information

Job Summary/Basic Function

JOB SUMMARY:
Employees in this classification are responsible for the general operation of the Communications Center. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Support Services Sergeant and may require work at night and on weekends.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Operate department two-way radio equipment and maintain radio logs

* Answer telephone and give out information

* Determine when information received requires emergency action and relay such information to the necessary patrol units

* Coordinate police, fire, ambulance and other emergency requests

* Monitor alarm systems to detect unauthorized entry to University buildings

* Operate computer terminals

Minimum Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

* Experience or training to perform duties of the job.

* Ability to read and interpret departmental laws, regulations, special departmental orders, polices and written reports

* Knowledge of operating computer equipment

* Knowledge of operating two-way radio equipment

* Willingness to work at night, weekends, and to report for duty during emergency situations.

EDUCATION/LICENSE:

* Graduation from an accredited high school, or a G.E.D.

* Must attend and successfully complete a 40 hour basic certification school as determined by the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement Standards and Education within one (1) year after appointment

* Must attend and successfully complete a 40 hour TLETS – Basic Telecommunications and TCIC/NCIC procedure school as determined by the Texas D.P.S. within one (1) year after appointment

PHYSICAL/MENTAL:

* Must be able to deal tactfully with the public. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the public. Must comply with established University standards and policies

* Must be able to stand rigid character investigation

* Must have the ability to exercise a certain degree of independent judgement and to promote good public relations

* Must have the ability to speak and write clearly and accurately

EEO Statement

Lamar University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Veteran's Preference Statement

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas SB 805, Section 657.003.

Preferred Qualifications Security Sensitive Statement

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Salary $30,000 Work Hours Application Information

Posting Date 10/09/2018 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you claiming Veteran's Preference in accordance with Texas Senate Bill 805, Section 657.003? FAILURE TO EMAIL THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED DOCUMENTS PER THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY IMPACT VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: To claim Veteran's Preference under the law you must be: (1) a veteran, including a veteran with a disability; (2) a surviving spouse of a veteran killed on active duty who has not remarried; or (3) an orphan of a veteran if the veteran was killed while on active duty. If claiming Veteran's Preference, you MUST immediately email to jobs4vets@lamar.edu your specific supporting documentation at the time of application such as the DD Form 214 (member 4 copy), AND, if applicable, the Dept of Veteran's Affairs Verification of Disability Benefits Letter if claiming a service related disability, a DD Form 1300 to include qualifying Death, Birth, and Marriage Certificates if claiming surviving spouse/orphan. Your email MUST also include your name, position number, job title and the department for each position you are applying for. Documents received after a position closes will not be accepted.
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Please indicate the highest level of education you have completed.
   • High school diploma or GED
   • Some College
   • Associate's Degree
   • Bachelor's Degree
   • Master's Degree
   • PH.D
   • Other Terminal degree
3. * In what area(s) did you receive your degree(s).

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) maintains a list of Institutions Whose Degrees are illegal to Use in Texas. You can search for your institution on the THECB website at: http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/index.cfm?objectid=3D2801D0-1C9F-11E8-BC500050560100A9. Copy and paste this link into a web browser in order to search under "Fraudulent or Substandard Institutions" for your college/university attended for your degree. Please check your answer BEFORE you submit your application. HR is not responsible for checking your answer nor resubmitting your application back into the pool if you do not answer this question correctly.As part of your educational qualifications for this position, are you claiming a degree from any of the institutions listed on the THECB website referenced above?
   • Yes, my institution IS on this list & IS not accredited.
   • No, my institution is NOT on this list & IS accredited.

Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Interest
2. Miscellaneous
3. Unofficial Transcript 1