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Public Safety Telecommunicator

Employer
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Location
Greensboro, NC
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Requisition Number:

S3174

Position Number:

003965

Position Classification Title:

Pub Saf Telecommunicat (Metro)

Functional Title:

Public Safety Telecommunicator

Position Type:

Staff

University Information:

Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:

The UNCG Police Department is committed to providing the highest level of campus law enforcement services available. Our officers and employees are highly trained and dedicated individuals whose personal mission is to make sure campus community’s experience at UNCG is not only memorable and successful, but also safe. We are counting on everyone to not only take responsible for their own safety but the safety of others. The police department offers these and other programs to help our Spartans achieve a safe and secure community.

Position Summary:

Answer and handle all incoming calls to the PD, dispatching officers and security as needed; maintain constant communication with officers in the field providing information and monitoring their safety; operate and maintain DCI/NCIC terminals determining validity of drivers’ licenses, registrations and wanted info; maintain and handle emergency systems on the university campus to include alarms, camera systems, and telephone and radio recording devices; maintain an accurate log of all activities and calls; issue building keys to appropriate personnel on campus keeping a photo record of key distribution, issue emergency alerts via the university-wide notification system, monitor campus building access software.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalency and demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Requires certification as a Division of Criminal Information computer operator or the ability to achieve certification within 45 days of employment. Some positions may require Basic Telecommunicator Certification in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission or the ability to achieve certification within one year of employment.

Note: This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to identify essential work functions per ADA. Examples of competencies are primarily those of the majority of positions in this class, but may not be applicable to all positions.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior telecommunicator experience.
  • Advanced computer knowledge and excellent organizational skills.
  • Knowledge and/or experience in radio communications, computer software, and law enforcement practices.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Alternate Option:

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:

  1. Name,
  2. Company Name,
  3. Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
  4. Email Address
  5. Contact Phone Number

Recruitment Range:

$48,720 – $50,669

Org #-Department:

Public Safety & Police - 57001

Work Hours of Position:

6:30 pm to 6:30 am or 10:00 am to 10:00 pm or 2:00pm to 2:00 am or 6:30 am to 6:30 pm

Number of Months per Year:

12

Job Family:

Law Enforcement & Public Safety

Career Banded Title:

Pub Saf Telecommunicat (Metro)

Open Date:

11/02/2026

Close Date:

11/22/2026

FTE :

1.000

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Key Responsibility:

Maintain a communication center keeping the flow of communication between the public and the police officers running smoothly by use of telephones, DCI terminals, and two separate radio systems.

Essential Tasks:

  • Answer all phone calls and radio transmissions.
  • Dispatch officers and emergency units (fire and rescue).
  • Handle walk in traffic by listening to their problems and connecting them with a police officer.
  • Monitor radio transmissions from other police departments that could affect our campus.
  • Maintain an awareness of location of officers at all times providing back up support from other officers as needed.

Key Responsibility:

Maintains an accurate and complete log of all activities related to any call, contact and/or transmission received by the department.

Essential Tasks:

  • Enter all data from phone calls or radio transmissions into Southern Software Computer-aided Dispatch.
  • Copy data from DCI/NCIC into CAD.
  • Enter officers disposition and codes used for closing calls.
  • Creates and maintains paperwork and files pertaining to wanted persons, stolen property, towed vehicles and any subject trespassed by the department or university.

Key Responsibility:

Monitors all DCI transmissions dispatching appropriate information to all police officers; obtains and provides supporting documents needed to issue or serve warrants or make arrests.

Essential Tasks:

  • Retrieves information from DCI and dispatches to all officers if applicable.
  • Search for warrant and arrest information on all hits through the DCI and verifying warrant and arrest information with appropriate Police Department.
  • Uses Banner to research needed and requested information for the officers on students and/or faculty.
  • Issue BOLO’s.

Key Responsibility:

Maintains and handles emergency systems in communications implementing Emergency Notification System as required and needed.

Essential Tasks:

  • Responds to all alarms, dispatching officers and contacting University departments.
  • Monitors the camera systems and makes notifications as appropriate and necessary.
  • Monitors telephone/radio recording making sure the system is constantly operational.

Physical Effort:

Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - F, Hand Movement-Grasping - O, Finger Dexterity - F, Reading - C, Writing - F, Hearing - C, Talking - C, Sitting - C, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - O

Work Environment:

Inside - C

Organization

UNCG at a Glance

Founded in 1891, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the largest and most diverse state university in the Piedmont Triad. Standing apart from other universities, the UNCG community is joined together by a shared value: We define excellence not only by the people we attract, but by the meaningful contributions they make. 

With more than 19,400 students and 2,500 faculty and staff, UNCG is the largest state university in the Piedmont Triad and has an annual economic impact of more than $1 billion. The campus has grown to include 30 residence halls and 30 academic buildings on 210 acres.

UNCG takes pride in being a learner-centered public research university. The College of Arts & Sciences and seven professional schools offer 79 undergraduate majors, 65 master's programs and 30 doctoral programs.

The university holds two classifications from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, as a “research university with high research activity” and for “community engagement” in curriculum, outreach and partnerships. More than $35 million in grants and contracts for research and creative activity are awarded to faculty members annually. Among the most prominent of UNCG's research initiatives are the Gateway University Research Park and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering. Both are partnerships with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

Globalization of the curriculum has expanded opportunities for international education, through new programs such as the UNC Exchange Program and the Lloyd International Honors College. In addition, innovative signature programs such as Building Entrepreneurial Learning for Life (BELL), Communication Across the Curriculum, Undergraduate Research and Freshman Seminars enhance the student experience.

As a cultural leader, UNCG offers concerts, lectures, dance and theater performances, exhibitions at the internationally known Weatherspoon Art Museum and readings by nationally known authors. In athletics, Spartan teams compete in nine women's and nine men's sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. With ethnic minority students making up 26 percent of the student body, UNCG is the most diverse of the UNC system's historically white campuses.

Although much has changed, some things remain the same. The university motto — “Service” — continues to be a guiding principle put into practice through all aspects of university life.

UNCG Schools and College of Arts & Sciences

The University's Academic Affairs Division consists of seven academic schools, the College of Arts & Sciences, the Graduate School and the Lloyd International Honors College. The names below are the ones currently in use. In some cases, the names have changed since the academic units were founded. The schools and their dates of establishment are: Graduate School 1921-22;College of Arts & Sciences 1969, Lloyd International Honors College 2005, Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering 2007, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business & Economics 1969, School of Education 1921, School of Health and Human Sciences 2011, School of Music, Theatre and Dance 2010, and School of Nursing 1966.

Achievements & Accolades

UNCG is garnering national attention and awards for its challenging academic programs, supportive environment and engaged community. Take a look at some of our latest accomplishments and meaningful contributions on campus, in the community and around the globe. Curious about more accolades, achievements, our student body, faculty and staff excellence and other signs of our success? Find out more at UNCG Now: http://newsandfeatures.uncg.edu/. 

Challenging Academic Programs

U.S. News & World Report ranked three UNCG online programs among the best in the nation in the 2015 list of Best Online Programs.

UNCG’s slate of online programs has earned a top 10 ranking for affordability from BestColleges.com.

The graduate program in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies has earned a Top 10 ranking by the The HDFS Report.

Supportive Environment

UNCG is a Military Friendly School for the fourth straight year, putting it in the top 15 percent of colleges and universities nationwide that are doing the most to support veterans and ensure their success.

UNCG is ranked among the best colleges for your money nationwide by College Factual, a new site that guides students through the college selection process.

The Education Trust singles out UNCG among the nation’s universities for its success at closing the gap in graduation rates between black and white students.

Engaged Community

For the fifth year in a row, UNCG has earned the “Tree Campus USA” designation for promoting healthy trees and encouraging the spirit of conservation. 

UNCG’s innovative dynamic mailbox system has been honored as one of University Business Magazine’s Models of Efficiency.

For the eighth consecutive year, UNCG is highlighted on Washington Monthly’s list of American universities that contribute most to the public good.

Careers at UNCG

UNCG is committed to the creation of an inclusive, collaborative and responsive university by attracting, retaining and developing a diverse community of talented individuals in support of the university's mission.

Company info
Website
Telephone
336-334-5009
Location
723 Kenilworth Street
Greensboro
NC
27402
United States

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