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Wheaton College
Temporary Employee
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What they do
A Dispatcher answers emergency calls and relays information from callers to the appropriate police, fire or ambulance staff. Speaks calmly with callers to get the information needed for emergency personnel. Keeps detailed records of calls and responses.
$47,783 / year median in Illinois
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Temporary Employee Wheaton College - 4.4 Wheaton, IL Job Details Temporary 12 hours ago Qualifications English Productivity software Full Job Description .b1{white-space-collapsing: preserve;} .b2{margin: 0.7in 1.1in 0.8in 1.1in;} .p1{text-align: center;hyphenate: auto;font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11pt;} .p2{text-align: start;hyphenate: auto;font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11pt;} .p3{text-indent: -0.25in;margin-left: 0.5in;text-align: start;hyphenate: auto;font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11pt;} .p4{text-indent: -0.25in;margin-left: 0.25in;text-align: start;hyphenate: auto;font-family: Calibri;font-size: 11pt;} .p5{text-align: start;hyphenate: auto;font-family: Calibri Light;font-size: 11pt;} .s1{font-weight: bold;} .s2{color: black;} .s3{font-weight: bold;color: black;} .s4{display: inline-block; text-indent: 0; min-width: 0.4861111in;} Public Safety Switchboard/Dispatcher Job Overview The Public Safety Dispatcher answers Public Safety emergency and non-emergency calls, and College switchboard calls. The Public Safety Dispatcher reports to the Operations Manager.
Answers and monitors all Switchboard calls, assists callers with directory information, and transfer calls as necessary. Provides general campus information representing the college in a professional and friendly manner. Answers Public Safety phone calls, monitoring emergency lines and other office lines. Instructs callers with proper responses to various emergency situations. Provides a calm, professional and reassuring voice for potentially upset callers. Gathers relevant information in order to efficiently dispatch officers. Takes messages for Public Safety personnel. Dispatches Public Safety Officers to a variety of calls for service. Operates a base radio system communicating information to officers. Acts as a liaison between officers and the caller. Records all calls dispatched into ARMS (Automated Records Management System). Monitors officer activity and periodically checks officer status. Familiar with Proximity access control system including Enabling/Disabling doors. Create and replace Programs electronic keyID cards for students, employees and visitors.faculty and staff. Monitor doors on proximity access control system. This job description is intended to represent key areas of responsibilities; specific assignments may vary from time to time, and other duties may be assigned. Receive Work Orders Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities:
Responsible to the Operations Manager to perform dispatch and switchboard duties during the day. Insures that all calls are answered and Public Safety radio traffic is monitored.Duties:
Answer Public Safety phone calls, monitoring emergency lines and other office lines. Dispatch Public Safety Officers to a variety of calls for service, acting as a liaison between officers and the caller. Enter calls into ARMS (Automated Records Management System) and monitor officer activity. Answer College switchboard calls, assisting with directory information and transferring calls.Answers and monitors all Switchboard calls, assists callers with directory information, and transfer calls as necessary. Provides general campus information representing the college in a professional and friendly manner. Answers Public Safety phone calls, monitoring emergency lines and other office lines. Instructs callers with proper responses to various emergency situations. Provides a calm, professional and reassuring voice for potentially upset callers. Gathers relevant information in order to efficiently dispatch officers. Takes messages for Public Safety personnel. Dispatches Public Safety Officers to a variety of calls for service. Operates a base radio system communicating information to officers. Acts as a liaison between officers and the caller. Records all calls dispatched into ARMS (Automated Records Management System). Monitors officer activity and periodically checks officer status. Familiar with Proximity access control system including Enabling/Disabling doors. Create and replace Programs electronic keyID cards for students, employees and visitors.faculty and staff. Monitor doors on proximity access control system. This job description is intended to represent key areas of responsibilities; specific assignments may vary from time to time, and other duties may be assigned. Receive Work Orders Performs other duties as assigned.