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University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

Public Safety Dispatcher I, University Police Services

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Public Safety Dispatcher I, University Police ServicesApply at UNLV1-Main Campus, Las VegasTime Type:

Full timePosted On:

Posted 30+ Days AgoJob Requisition ID:

R0139826Nevada State University appreciates your interest in employment. To ensure your application process runs smoothly, we ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:The required documents are listed below on the posting. Your application may not be considered if you do not attach the required documents.

Draft applications are saved automatically and can be accessed through your candidate home account. Completed applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.

Please note, recruitment will close without notice when a hiring decision has been made.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact the Human Resources department at (702) 992-2320 or apply@nevadastate.edu.Job DescriptionUniversity Police Services, Southern Command

invites applications for Public Safety Dispatcher I (multiple positions open), [R0139826]. We appreciate your interest in employment at our growing division.ROLE of the POSITIONUniversity Police Services is conducting a continuous recruitment for current and future openings for Public Safety Dispatcher I. Positions may be assigned to any campus including the College of Southern Nevada, Desert Research Institute, Nevada State College, and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.University Police Services Public Safety Dispatchers serve as the gateway to emergency personnel for all NSHE Campuses in Clark County and coordinate responses with police, fire, medical, and other emergency agencies. The public safety dispatcher is the centralized point of contact to gather information and direct emergency response agencies within the jurisdiction of University Police Services. Under general supervision, the public safety dispatcher receives, evaluates, prioritizes, and dispatches public safety calls for service and responds to emergency and non-emergency calls in a timely and appropriate manner. They operate a variety of communications equipment including radio, telephone, TDD, and multiple computer systems and relay data into the computer aided dispatch (CAD) program. They access and correlate information from the National Criminal Information Center (NCIC) database as well as the Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) to provide criminal history information for wanted persons or items. The public safety dispatcher monitors all fire and burglar alarms to buildings and offices on campus and accesses closed circuit television (CCTV) or security video cameras on campus. The dispatch center operates 24/7, 365 days a year for routine and emergency calls for service, handling all after-hours maintenance calls and contacts for the University.DEPARTMENT INFORMATIONThe department is a full-service police department comprised of patrol operations, administration, police dispatch, and a detective division. Services include a canine program, walking and bicycle patrols, and a pro-active traffic enforcement program. The department consists of 80 employees (42 full-time sworn officers, 10 sworn part-time, 8 non-sworn part-time, 24 students, and 20 full & part-time civilian support staff). The patrol area encompasses all Nevada System of Higher Education facilities in the Las Vegas Metropolitan area.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSGraduation from high school or the equivalent and two years of experience in clerical, data entry, telephone switchboard, or radio telephone work; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional experience can be substituted for high school education.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSPursuant to NRS 284.4066, all positions in this series have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in these positions must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.

Some positions require working on evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

A valid driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.

HOW TO APPLYSubmit a letter of interest (cover letter) and a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience. Attach ALL documents in the CV/Resume attachment section when applying. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.This recruitment will remain open until filled. Materials should be addressed to Assistant Director, Arnold Vasquez and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials.EEO/AA STATEMENTThe University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination.

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